Looking for the best Christmas flowers in Melbourne? Red carnations, red tulips and gerbera daisies are popular choices for festive bouquets, offering a mix of traditional colour, cheerful style and seasonal appeal. These flowers can be given as Christmas gifts, arranged for a festive table or displayed at home to add colour to your celebrations.
At Vermont Florist, we prepare seasonal Christmas flower arrangements for delivery across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Whether you are sending flowers to family, friends or someone special, choosing the right blooms can make your Christmas message more personal and memorable.
3 Popular Christmas Flower Bouquets
- Crimson-Red Carnations Bouquet Red carnations are a classic Christmas choice. Their rich colour looks festive with green foliage and works well in traditional bouquets and seasonal arrangements.
- Red Tulips Bouquet Red tulips offer a simple and elegant Christmas style. Their bright red petals pair naturally with greenery and can create a refined hand-tied bouquet.
- Gerbera Daisies Gerbera daisies are ideal for a cheerful Christmas gift. Their large flower heads and range of colours make them suitable for bright bouquets and mixed seasonal arrangements.
Popular Christmas Flower Arrangements
Christmas flowers are available in more than just traditional hand-tied bouquets. Depending on what you are buying, you may prefer a compact arrangement for a gift, a larger display for the home or a centrepiece for Christmas lunch.
Hand-Tied Christmas Bouquets
Hand-tied bouquets are a simple choice for gifting. They can be arranged around a particular colour palette, flower type or festive style and are easy to present to family, friends, colleagues or hosts.
Christmas Vase Arrangements
A vase arrangement can be more practical when the flowers are intended to go straight onto a dining table, sideboard or entryway. A mixed seasonal design can add colour without requiring the recipient to arrange the flowers themselves.
Christmas Table Centrepieces
Flowers can also be used as a Christmas table centrepiece. Red and green flowers suit traditional decorations, while lighter or brighter seasonal blooms can create a more relaxed summer setting.
Christmas Wreaths and Seasonal Décor
Wreaths and other floral decorations can add a festive touch to entrances and living spaces. When choosing seasonal décor, consider the size of the area and whether you want a traditional or more contemporary Christmas style.
Christmas Flowers for Gifting
The best bouquet depends on who you are buying for. Red flowers can suit someone who loves traditional Christmas colours, while bright gerberas may be better for a recipient who prefers colourful arrangements. Red tulips can work well when you want something simple and elegant.
Flowers also make suitable gifts for people who may be difficult to shop for. A seasonal bouquet can be sent to family members, friends, colleagues, hosts or someone you want to surprise during the festive period.
Adding a personal message can make the gift feel more thoughtful, especially when you cannot be together in person.
Christmas Flowers for Home Decoration
Christmas bouquets are not limited to gifts. They can also be used to bring natural colour into the home during the festive season.
A floral arrangement can be displayed on a dining table, kitchen bench, console table or living room. For a traditional look, pair red flowers with green foliage. For a lighter Melbourne summer feel, brighter seasonal colours can create a more relaxed arrangement.
When using flowers as decor, choose a location away from direct sunlight and strong heat to help the arrangement stay in good condition.
Choosing Christmas Flower Colours
Colour is one of the easiest ways to create the mood you want.
Red and green are the classic Christmas combination and work well with traditional decorations. White and green can create a softer and more elegant appearance. For a brighter Australian Christmas, mixed seasonal colours can add a cheerful summer feel. The right choice also depends on the recipient and where the flowers will be displayed. A colourful bouquet may suit a family celebration, while a more restrained arrangement can work well in an office or formal setting.
Christmas Flower Gifts and Plants
Flowers are not the only option for Christmas gifting. Depending on availability, potted plants and other floral gifts can provide an alternative for someone who would prefer something longer-lasting.
A plant can be suitable for a home, workplace or someone who enjoys caring for greenery. When choosing between flowers and a plant, consider whether the recipient prefers a traditional seasonal bouquet or something they can continue to enjoy after Christmas.
How to Keep Christmas Flowers Fresh
A few simple care steps can help your flowers last longer after delivery.
Place the arrangement in a clean vase with fresh water and keep it away from direct sunlight, strong heat and areas with major temperature changes. Remove leaves below the waterline and refresh the water regularly.
During Melbourne's warmer weather, keeping flowers in a cooler part of the home can also help maintain their appearance.
When Should You Order Christmas Flowers?
Christmas is a particularly busy period for florists, and delivery demand can increase significantly. Ordering early is recommended if you need flowers for a specific date or have a particular arrangement in mind, as popular delivery times can fill quickly.
If you need flowers at short notice, same day flower delivery in Vermont may be available for eligible orders placed before the applicable daily cut-off time. During peak Christmas periods, availability can become limited, so placing your order earlier gives you more flexibility with your preferred delivery date and arrangement.
Order Christmas Flowers in Melbourne
Whether you are sending a Christmas gift or decorating your own home, the right arrangement can add colour and warmth to the celebration. Vermont Florist prepares seasonal flowers for Christmas gifting and delivery across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs. Explore the Christmas Celebration collection or call 03 98 74 5534 to discuss your order.
From traditional red carnations and tulips to colourful gerbera arrangements, there are plenty of ways to choose flowers that suit the recipient, occasion and festive setting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular Christmas flowers include red carnations, red tulips and gerbera daisies. Red and green combinations are particularly suited to traditional Christmas arrangements, while colourful seasonal flowers can create a brighter summer look.
Red and green are classic Christmas colours, while white and green can create a softer appearance. Bright mixed colours are also suitable for a cheerful Australian Christmas arrangement.
Yes. Christmas bouquets can be displayed on dining tables, kitchen benches, entryways and other areas of the home. Larger arrangements can also work as festive table centrepieces.
Keep flowers in a clean vase with fresh water, away from direct sunlight and strong heat. Remove foliage below the waterline and refresh the water regularly.
Yes. Vermont Florist prepares Christmas flower arrangements for gifting and delivery. Same day delivery may be available for eligible orders placed before the applicable daily cut-off time.