10 Christmas flower ideas that last through New Year's
From a red bouquet on the mantel to stocking stuffers under $25, here are 10 Christmas flower ideas that still look good next December.
The short answer
The best Christmas flowers are the ones still standing on New Year's Day. Deep red bouquets, winter-white centerpieces, a dried wreath hung indoors and preserved roses under glass all keep their color for a year or more, with no water and nothing to clean up after the party.
- How long
- A year or more
- Water
- None, ever
- Keep away from
- Fireplaces and candles
In this article (12 sections)
1. A deep red bouquet makes the mantel feel like Christmas.
Deep reds and burgundy are classic Christmas colors, and ours hold their red long after the season ends. Merlot and Red Mix are the easy picks.
2. A winter-white centerpiece keeps the table calm.
Creams, whites and soft greens make a quieter, wintry table that still works in January. Try White Lavender or Evergreen.
3. A wreath can hang inside all year.
A dried wreath brings the season to an inside door, a mirror or the wall above a bed. Your front door counts as outdoors, so we'd hang it on the inside, where it keeps its color for a year or more.
4. A preserved rose under glass is the easiest host gift there is.
There is no vase to find and no water to pour, so your host can set a Large Rose Dome on a shelf and get back to their guests.
5. Stocking stuffers under $25 still look good long after the wrapping paper is gone.
The Mini Rose Dome, Single Stem Roses and the Sweetheart Bundle all fit in a stocking. The rest are in gifts under $25.
6. Blue and white flowers light up the eight nights of Hanukkah.
Deep blues, whites and creams last well past the holiday. The Vertical Bouquet in White and the hat boxes in Sky Blue and Sapphire Blue are made for it.
7. A heart box says the big thing without a speech.
A Heart Box in Red is the grand gesture. The Heart Box in White is the same gesture in winter white.
8. Loose stems turn a quiet afternoon into a centerpiece.
A low vase of hydrangeas and eucalyptus down the middle of the table, with a few red stems for color, can go out in late November and stay through New Year's. To make an afternoon of it, the DIY Flower Kit has everything in one box.
9. Family you won't see this year can still get flowers from you.
Our flowers need no water on the way, so we ship them anywhere in the US. The last day to order for delivery before Christmas is on our Christmas page.
10. A gift card lets them pick their own colors.
For the person who has opinions about every shade of red, a gift card starts at $10.
How do you keep them looking good through New Year's?
Keep them indoors, out of direct sun, and well away from the fireplace and candles. That last one matters most in December, since dried flowers are dry by design. Treat them like any dry decoration, and a shelf across the room is perfect.
Here are the questions people ask us most.
Will they last until next Christmas?
Yes. Indoors and out of direct sun, they keep their color for a year or more.
Can dried flowers go near a fireplace or candles?
No. Keep them well away from open flames and heat sources, the same as you would with paper decorations.
Do you deliver on Christmas Eve?
Not this year. Both shops are closed on December 24 and 25, so same-day orders need to be in by December 23. Every year's dates live on our Christmas page.
Are they safe for relatives with allergies?
Yes. They are pollen-free, which makes them a safe pick for the relative who sneezes at every fresh bouquet.
