Cozy and Classic: The Best Winter Flowers for Centerpieces

No matter the occasion, beautiful flower arrangements can elevate any event. During the cold months, tasteful centerpieces take on extra importance in warming up spaces and spreading cheer. Some blossoms simply symbolize the spirit of winter better than others. The following selections lend effortless style while representing all things cozy and celebratory about the season. Whether adorning a festive dinner table or mantle, these floral choices are sure to please guests and match any wintertime aesthetic. 

Roses are Always Romantic

You will never go wrong adding roses to a winter centerpiece. While rose bushes cannot survive freezing temperatures, supermarket roses provide beauty year-round. Red roses symbolize love and passion which makes them ideal for romantic winter dates and celebrations. Their lush petals and vibrant hue add warmth and color to any wintertime tablescape. Rose blooms stay fresh looking for at least a week so they will last through multiple festive

Chrysanthemums are Cheerful

Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, signify optimism and joy. A hearty flower that thrives in the cold, mums come in a wide assortment of shapes, sizes, and shades including yellow, orange, red, and bronze. Their full-round blooms and aromatic fragrances lift spirits during the darker months. Mums make delightful accent flowers mixed with evergreens and are easily available at most flower shops in Brooklyn. Their bold hues and textures add needed pops of brightness to dreary winter décor. Displaying cheerful mums is an uplifting way to greet guests.

Everlasting Fillers

Statice, strawflower, and seeded eucalyptus are referred to as “everlasting flowers” because their dried forms last for months without fading. While not as vibrant when dried as when fresh, they maintain their forms for a long-lasting centerpiece. Mix shades of these wispy blooms artfully among frosted pinecones, minisco pine, and holly berries. To dry these flowers yourself, tie small bunches together and hang them upside down in a warm dry spot out of direct sunlight for 2-3 weeks. The preserved blooms can then be used to decorate throughout the entire cold season.

Bring in the Berries

Winterberries and holly are classic accents that lend festive pops of color. Native winterberries grow in clusters of bright red and adorn bushes all winter long. They maintain their lively hue even after being cut. Holly branches show off leathery dark green leaves accented with scarlet berries. Both winterberries and holly symbolize good luck, health, and prosperity. Scatter a smattering of these berries throughout your arrangement for a winning combination that feels cheerful and celebratory. Their staying power allows them to bring brightness for weeks on end.

Poinsettias are Perennial Favorites

As the most popular plant for the winter holidays, poinsettias liven up countless homes each December. This festive flower originated as a sign of good cheer and abundance in Mexico. Its bright red, pink, or white bracts look like blossoms clustered around its green foliage. Available as individual pots or potted in various sizes at many garden centers and floral shops in Brooklyn, poinsettias infuse living rooms and dining tables with classic Christmas colors. With proper care, poinsettia blooms last 3-4 weeks providing easy elegance for a long holiday season.

Evergreen Base

Use greenery like fir, pine, and cedar as the foundation for any wintertime centerpiece. Their soft needles shape appealing mounds and provide depth. Evergreens smell crisp and woodsy, evoking memories of cracking fires and warm woolens. Beyond bringing natural fragrance, they lend visual interest when mixed with other seasonal blooms and berries. Collect fistfuls of boughs in varied textures and tones for an organic rustic look. The foundation of evergreens is essential to represent coziness during the cold weather months.

Ivy is Always in Style

While it may not bloom, English ivy makes an excellent filler and background plant for winter arrangements. Its deep green glossy leaves grow in whorled patterns for a lot of fullness and coverage. Use ivy to trail elegantly along the sides of a centerpiece vase or basket to soften the edges. Weave its vines throughout your bouquet for visual appeal all while tying the entire composition together. Ivy’s lush, climbing habit is timelessly beautiful to bring naturalness to indoor decor. Its ability to retain strong color year-round makes it a forever classic choice for centerpieces in every season.

For effortlessly elegant arrangements utilizing these seasonal favorites, look no further than Brooklyn Midtown Florist. To place an order for Christmas flower delivery in Brooklyn NY from our winter collection or customize your own design, call Brooklyn Midtown Florist.