Alternative Christmas greenery
Every year, as Christmas approaches, we see traditional December plants like the pine tree, Poinsettia, and Amaryllis make an appearance.
And while these plants are beautiful, there are countless other plants that often go overlooked by this, but fit just as beautifully into the Christmas selection with a bit of decoration and lights. Here, we’ve listed five of these plants that would be perfect for your collection this December.
Araucaria Heterophylla
A Christmas tree is lovely, but it does have its drawbacks; they are often quite large, and after December, customers may end up throwing them away if they have no room for it in the garden. The Araucaria Heterophylla is a perfect alternative: this plant resembles a pine tree but remains beautiful even after December and can grow up to a maximum height of 1.3 metres. Just like a Christmas tree, you can decorate it with baubles, garlands, and lights. A real win-win, if you ask us.
Araucaria Heterophylla
A Christmas tree is lovely, but it does have its drawbacks; they are often quite large, and after December, customers may end up throwing them away if they have no room for it in the garden. The Araucaria Heterophylla is a perfect alternative: this plant resembles a pine tree but remains beautiful even after December and can grow up to a maximum height of 1.3 metres. Just like a Christmas tree, you can decorate it with baubles, garlands, and lights. A real win-win, if you ask us.
Helleborus
The Helleborus is known as the Christmas rose for good reason. Although this winter bloomer is an outdoor plant, we think it’s far too beautiful to leave outside during Christmas. Brighten up the Christmas table with a few cheerful pots of Helleborus, and don’t forget to add some pretty candles. Add a few festive decorations, between the plants, like baubles, and your Christmas table is ready for a feast. For more inspiration, check out our blog on our Christmas trend Apricot Glow.
Tillandsia
Looking to surprise your customers with an original alternative to a Christmas bauble? Then add these unique Tillandsias to your collection. When your customers decorate their Araucaria Heterophylla with these cheerful air plants, or when they place a Tillandsia in a light ring on the table, they are guaranteed to some compliments on their Christmas decorations. The best part is that these unique ‘Christmas baubles’ can stay up all year round, they’re low-maintenance and won’t break!