A List Of Plants And Flowers For Christmas

13 Christmas Plants Perfect for a Magical, Indoor Holiday Garden

of 13. Poinsettia. It's the signature Christmas houseplant, but the broad red petals didn't always dominate the holidays. ...
of 13. Holly. ...
of 13. Christmas Rose. ...
of 13. Amaryllis. ...
of 13. Mistletoe. ...
of 13. Paperwhites. ...
of 13. Christmas Cactus. ...
of 13. Rosemary.

What plants flower at Christmas?

Top 6 Traditional Christmas Flowers & Plants

Amaryllis. Amaryllis is a popular Christmas bloom. ...
Poinsettia. There's no Christmas plant more iconic than the Poinsettia. ...
Azalea. Azaleas are part of the Rhododendron family and are popular houseplants at Christmas, perfect for staving off the winter chill. ...
Cymbidium Orchids. ...
Red Roses. ...
Christmas Foliages.

What plants flower in winter NZ?

Our Favourite Winter Flowers

Hellebores (Winter Roses) Hellebores are shade tolerant and are ideal for use as a ground cover under trees.
Polyanthus. Polyanthus are a hardy perennial which come in many colours. ...
Pansies. Pansies smiling faces bring cheer to the winter garden. ...
Calendula. ...
Ornamental Kale.

What flowers bloom in December?

Let's have a look at some of the best winter flowering annual plants that you can grow in your home garden:

Alyssum: ...
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon): ...
Aster: ...
Calendula (Pot Marigold): ...
Clarkia: ...
Dianthus (Sweet William): ...
Hollyhock: ...
Larkspur:

What is Christmas flower called?

No flower says Christmas like the beautiful poinsettia. Learn a few facts about this traditional Christmas plant. Poinsettias are part of the Euphorbiaceae or Spurge family. Botanically, the plant is known as Euphorbia pulcherrima.

What is a good Christmas plant?

13 Christmas Plants Perfect for a Magical, Indoor Holiday Garden

of 13. Poinsettia. It's the signature Christmas houseplant, but the broad red petals didn't always dominate the holidays. ...
of 13. Holly. ...
of 13. Christmas Rose. ...
of 13. Amaryllis. ...
of 13. Mistletoe. ...
of 13. Paperwhites. ...
of 13. Christmas Cactus. ...
of 13. Rosemary.

How do you keep Christmas flowers?

To maintain your poinsettia bloom, keep temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure to protect them from dramatic temperature drops as this will cause their leaves to prematurely wilt. For best results, keep your poinsettia in a warm room and mist it daily.

What are the best flowering winter plants?

Flowers that Bloom in Winter

Hellebores. A winter-blooming perennial that is both easy to grow and striking to look at, hellebores are fondly named the 'winter rose' for their appearance at this time of year. ...
Clivia. ...
Winter pansies. ...
Wintersweet. ...
Daphne. ...
Grevillea.

What can I plant now for winter color?

Browse our pick of the best winter-flowering plants, below.

Winter honeysuckle.
Christmas rose.
Pansies.
Winter aconites.
Daphne.
Snowdrop.
Mahonia.
Winter clematis.

What plants flower in autumn and winter?

Begin to plant autumn and winter flowering bulbs, corms and tubers in borders and containers in spring.
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Autumn Flowering Bulbs

Crocus. ...
Dahlia. ...
Nerine. ...
Sternbergia. ...
Cyclamen hederifolium. ...
Gladiolus murielae. ...
Begonia.

What flowers stay in bloom all year?

21 Annual Flowers for Year-Round Color

Petunia. One of the best annual flowers is the petunia. ...
Calibrachoa. Calibrachoa looks like a miniature petunia. ...
Sunflower. A common annual flower is sunflower, but Solar Flare sunflower (shown here) is anything but commonplace. ...
Stock. ...
Sweet Alyssum. ...
Begonia. ...
Verbena. ...
Rudbeckia or Black-Eyed Susan.

What flowers stay in bloom the longest?

20 Longest Blooming Perennial Flowers For Everlasting Beauty

Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) ...
Bleeding Heart 'Luxuriant' (Dicentra formosa) ...
Catmint (Nepeta racemosa) ...
Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) ...
Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' (Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam') ...
Geranium 'Rozanne'/ Cranesbill (Geranium 'Gerwat' Rozanne) ...
Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) ...
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

What are seasonal flowers?

seasonal flowers are the flowers that grow only in a particular time of the year. Some examples are rose and cherry blossom.

Where is the best place to plant a poinsettia?

Plant them in a sunny, well-drained location protected from north winds and frost. The south side of a house or wall is usually a good spot. Make sure the location receives no artificial light at night from flood lights, street lights or porch lights, as this can prevent poinsettias from blooming properly.

Is a plant a good Christmas gift?

Plants are a classic gift and appropriate for many occasions. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, graduation or even in sympathy, plants are an appreciated gift.

Why is poinsettia a Christmas plant?

Indigenous to Mexico and Central America, the poinsettia was first described by Europeans in 1834. It is particularly well known for its red and green foliage and is widely used in Christmas floral displays.
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Poinsettia
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids

Do poinsettias like sun or shade?

Poinsettias need a minimum of six hours of indirect sunlight each day. Protect the plants from freezing temperatures, especially when transporting them. Place them in a light-filled room away from drafts. They do best in rooms between 55 and 65 F at night and 65 to 70 F during the day.

How long do Christmas flowers last?

Today's poinsettias can last longer than ever, often for months. To help yours stay pretty, follow this advice from Ron Wolford, creator of the Poinsettia Pages: Place your poinsettia in indirect light after bringing it home. Poinsettias need six hours of light daily (fluorescent light will work).

Do I water a poinsettia from the top or bottom?

When you water your poinsettia, try not to get much water on the leaves, try to get the water straight to the roots and soil. I like to water mine in the sink, so I can pour plenty of water to it and it can drain out the bottom.

Can you keep a poinsettia alive all year?

Poinsettias can be kept year after year, and they will bloom each year if you give them proper care. When the leaves begin to yellow or when the plant is no longer desired as an ornamental, gradually withhold water. ... After all the leaves have fallen, store the plant, in its pot, in a cool (50 to 60°F), dry, dark area.

How do you take care of a Christmas plant?

Avoiding Problems With Christmas Cactus Health

Maintain the correct light/dark schedule. ...
Don't water too much. ...
Don't water too little. ...
Make sure the plant gets enough indirect sunlight but keep it out of direct sunlight. ...
Keep the plant away from direct heat sources, like a fireplace or heating vent.