Bunch of the Month: Christmas Spirit
Christmas is fast approaching and fresh florals are such a kind way to let a loved one know you’re thinking of them. If you’re hosting a celebration at home, a beautiful, aromatic bunch of florals are an ideal way to create a welcoming, Christmas feel for your guests.
When assembling this arrangement, I followed a more traditional Christmas style using a classical colour palette of reds, greenery & whites. With that as the foundation, I wanted to add a little flair and make it feel modern & different by using a touch of vibrant pink to help bring it all together.
Some of the flowers in this bunch have come from all over the globe to create the most spectacular christmas bunch you will ever see.
Here’s a breakdown of what’s in this bunch:
White English Panicle Hydrangeas
These hydrangeas provide a beautiful vibrancy and a refreshing colour. I’ve never seen these in Australia before – they are traditionally very English (as the name would imply!) but our growers sourced some this year and I couldn’t resist.
Blue Spruce
These are amazing pines, used as Christmas trees and ornamentals in many countries. I’ve added these in to create depth with the earthy, blue tones, and they also keep really well which will help your bunch remain fresh.
Red Colombian Roses
Who doesn’t love a red rose? These Colombian roses are timeless and often hard to source. They have a stunning deep burgundy tone and are of superb quality. They’ll last well through the holidays, and add a feeling of indulgence and luxury to the arrangement.
Snow on the mountain green
Despite what the name may imply, these white and green leaves are beautiful in summer too and add a perfect Christmassy touch to the bunch!
Gilded Holly
These may look delicious but unfortunately they’re poisonous and unsafe to eat so do ensure they’re out of reach if you’ve got little ones running around. What they do come in handy for here though is adding a nice little festive pop of colour to the bunch.
Olive branch
These are sweet because they’re traditionally a symbol of peace, and a lovely reminder at this time of year when friends and family come together.
Dahlia
Dahlias are very seasonal, flowering throughout Summer and Autumn, and I’ve placed these to add a modern touch to the bunch – they hold a very vibrant colour and will keep well.
Amaranthus
These are such a beautiful shade of burgundy and feel about as Christmassy as you can get! Amaranthus is a seasonal summer plant and the final touch I’ve added here to create depth and sophistication.