As we inch closer to the Christmas holiday in Harlem it is time to start planning out your holiday home decor. Having stunning flowers and floral arrangements is a great way to bring life and vibrancy to your home while creating a festive environment to celebrate with friends and family.
Traditionally, poinsettias are the plants of choice when it comes to decorating at Christmas time, and with the red and green foliage, it is easy to see why. However, for folks looking for something different, going beyond poinsettia arrangements will give you a unique look that sets your home apart from your New York City neighbors.
Some flowers or floral elements that you can include in a Christmas floral arrangement or center-piece include:
Amaryllis
The Amaryllis is a classic Christmas flower with giant blossoms that can be grown in minimal soil. One of the benefits of growing amaryllis flowers is that you can time their brilliant red or white blooms to coincide with Christmas. The Candy Cane Amaryllis has red and white petals, making it a great choice for Christmas decor.
Generally speaking, you can make the amaryllis the centerpiece of your arrangement because it grows tall and is very bold. If you would like to have continual blooms throughout the season you can also plant more than one amaryllis and by staggering the planting times you can have beautiful flowers all December.
Azalea
Coming with red, pink, and white petals, with green leaves, an azalea is a great option for holiday floral arrangements. While not as showy as the amaryllis, the azalea does bloom for over 4 weeks. This means that your home or office can have beautiful blooms all season long.
Azaleas are cold hearty plants that can easily be kept next to a chilly New York City window all winter. Their bright color and color varieties make them a good choice for a centerpiece arrangement but also suitable as accent pieces throughout a home.
Christmas Cactus
For a more southwestern vibe, you can create a centerpiece or floral arrangement using Christmas cacti. This is a winter flowering plant which makes it the perfect option for decoration during the holidays. Moreover, the flowers typically bloom with red, pink, or white flowers which, alongside the long green stems, make this a great option for Christmas.
Christmas cacti are great because after the holidays they can remain in your home to bloom year after year. Placing the cactus among other vases and arrangements of flowers is a great way to add variety to your Christmas decor.
Red Roses
Of course, red roses have a place on this list. Their deep red color and overall attractive appearance make them a great option for any Christmas floral arrangement. Pairing red roses with white flowers and even non-floral elements like spruce or pine cones can completely transform a room.
Although red roses do not last as long as the other items on this list, they certainly can be kept looking colorful and healthy for a few weeks with proper care. This makes them a great option for show-stopping centerpieces that you want to use on Christmas day or a few days before.
Hire a Professional
If adding floral decorating to your Christmas to-do list seems like too much you can always hire a professional florist to create a stunning Christmas floral centerpiece or to add touches of decoration throughout your entire home or office.
At La Fleur d’Harlem our professional florists will work with you to create stunning floral arrangements that are designed to your specific needs. For folks living in Manhattan, NYC, La Fleur d’Harlem can deliver fresh floral arrangements directly to your door, making holiday decorating easy and convenient.