Festive Floral Arrangements: Red And Green Cut Flowers For Christmas
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many of us begin to think about both indoor and outdoor decorations for their home. While those who celebrate Christmas often make use of festive lighting and shiny ornaments, the addition of red and green flower arrangements is yet another way to spread cheer and holiday spirit. Learning more about red-green flower centerpiece combinations can help designers and crafters create top notch floral displays for the home and for holiday gatherings.
Red and Green Flowers for Christmas
Though the task of crafting memorable centerpieces for the holidays may seem intimidating, doing so is actually quite simple when considering a few floral arranging basics.
First, DIY-ers will want to select a vase. Large, tall vases are ideal for adding dramatic appeal, while smaller, low vases are better for dinner tables. As you explore ideas for Christmas floral arrangements, always consider how the display will draw the eye, making certain not to cause interference between guests.
After selecting the vessel for the red-green flower centerpiece, crafters will need to select the flowers. Many choose artificial flowers for their arrangement, as they can be saved and used from one year to the next. Live red and green floral material is available during the winter, but may be more costly depending upon the type selected.
Fresh cut flowers, like chrysanthemums and dianthus, are especially popular during this time of year and are offered in shades of both red and green. Cut flower branches can also be foraged from the backyard garden from various types of evergreen trees. In doing this, always make certain to conduct proper research for their safe use, regarding the plant toxicity and other potential issues.
Live Plants
Live potted plants can also be used as a focal point for fresh floral arrangements during the holiday season. These types of décor are ideal for their longevity. Early blooming amaryllis plants which have been forced indoors, are sure to make a memorable statement. These vibrant flower spikes remain in bloom for weeks and can even be saved for repeat bloom with proper care. Poinsettias are yet another traditional favorite that are sure to brighten the mood of gathering spaces.
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Tonya Barnett has been gardening for 13 years. Flowers are her passion. She has transformed her backyard into a cut flower garden, which she regularly chronicles on her YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@tonyawiththeflowers.
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