Christmas is a time to express gratitude and show people you care by exchanging thoughtful gifts. Whether you’re decorating your home for a festive gathering or looking for the perfect gift, our selection of gorgeous seasonal plants will set the mood for Christmas. Featuring rich reds, glossy greens, and elegant whites, these houseplants provide color, scent, and fun all winter long.
What better way to spread goodwill than to surprise them with the gift of a festive houseplant? Here are 10 highlights from our Christmas gift series…
Long-flowered Christmas cactus Fragrant jasmine Bright daffodils Rose ‘Deep Pink’ (RosAroma™) Hyacinths in lighted glass bowls Hibiscus ‘Festive Flare’ Anthurium ‘Black Love’ Amaryllis ‘Jolie’ Phalaenopsis ‘Circle Blue’ Azalea Standard
1. Christmas cactus
Perhaps the best houseplant to bloom at Christmas, this Christmas cactus boasts elegant trumpets of pure white flowers and bright pink stamens that contrast beautifully. This easy-to-grow variety produces spectacular blooms from late November through January. If you’re going out on vacation, don’t worry about being ignored.
2. Fragrant jasmine
Expertly trained on a hoop, this wonderfully scented jasmine forms a luscious living wreath. Fill your home with exotic perfume and watch its delicate pink buds open into a pure white halo of star-shaped flowers.
3. Bright daffodils
Daffodils aren’t just for spring! These perfectly prepared Daffodil ‘Tete a Tete’ bulbs are carefully rolled out and shipped when they are ready to bloom. The buds will open in just a few days after entering the warmth of your home, ensuring a bright and enjoyable display. new year.
4. Rose ‘Deep Pink’ (RosAroma™)
Rose ‘Deep Pink’ is delivered in bud and ready to display in your smart zinc planter. Bright fuchsia flowers quickly cover the plant, releasing a nostalgic rose scent that delights the senses. This beautiful plant makes a great gift or fun decoration for the holiday season.
5. Hyacinths in a lit glass bowl
A Christmas favorite, this trio of pure white hyacinths will add a festive glow to any home. Housed in an elegant glass bowl filled with twinkling fairy lights, this intensely scented display makes a striking table centerpiece or creates a cozy glow on a windowsill.
These bulbs that keep on giving can be planted in the garden after flowering and enjoyed for years to come. For expert tips, read our hyacinth master class.
6. Hibiscus ‘Festival Flare’
Nothing beats the scarlet flowers of Hibiscus ‘Festival Flare’, which display their exotic colors for weeks on end. Delivered in bud, it produces gorgeous tropical flowers approximately 15 cm in diameter, each lasting approximately 6 days. This eye-catching plant will rebloom indoors many times each year, but you can also move it to a covered patio during the warm summer months.
7. Anthurium ‘Black Love’
Anthurium ‘Black Love’ has beautiful dark, glossy, heart-shaped leaves, but it also features long-lasting burgundy spathe leaves. This stunning Gothic houseplant not only makes a stylish centerpiece for your Christmas table, but its unusual coloring gives it a sultry charm all year round.
8. Amaryllis ‘Jolly’
The highly showy amaryllis’ bright red trumpet-shaped flowers bloom for weeks and make great Christmas decorations and gifts. Encased in a jewel-colored honeycomb sleeve, Amaryllis ‘Jolly’ arrives sprouted, with each plant having 2-3 impressive stems. Read our article on how to grow amaryllis bulbs and find tips on what to do with them once they have finished flowering.
9. Phalaenopsis “Circle Blue”
If you’re looking for an unusual Christmas gift that will last much longer than a bunch of cut flowers, this Phalaenopsis ‘Circle Blue’ is a great way to show someone special how much you care. Sensational sapphire blue flowers bloom on hoops neatly placed on a shelf or mantelpiece. For tips on how to get the most out of your orchids and other winter-blooming plants during the colder months, watch our video on houseplant care.
10. Azalea Standard
With bright, long-lasting flowers and glossy, dark green leaves, this classic azalea looks like a decorated festive tree. Choose from elegant white or bright red ruffled flowers to decorate your home at Christmas. When spring arrives, plant hardy evergreen azaleas outdoors and they will continue to bloom year after year.
Houseplants are thoughtful gifts that can be enjoyed for years. Check out our entire Christmas section for more inspiring gifts. Delivered with a personalized gift card. There is only one P&P charge, regardless of the number of gifts. T&M has you covered.
Lead image: Hibiscus ‘Festive Flair’ by T&M
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