ANTHURIUM
Anthurium plants, with their glossy green leaves and shiny flowers, really give you a tropical feel. This bright red variety is very eye catching and the one most commonly seen for sale.
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PAPERWHITE NARCISSUS
These flowers seems to have their own inner sparkle. Just look at the petals up close and you’ll see what I mean.
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KALANCHOES
Red and green is a Christmas classic combo so red Kalanchoes will fit just right into your decor.
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CYCLAMEN
These are popular bedding plants in coastal California for the winter season. Cyclamen flowers tend to open slowly but the foliage is so lovely and interesting.
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CHRISTMAS CACTUS
I remember Christmas Cactus distinctly from my childhood and they’re still extremely popular. We grew them in our greenhouse and they’d come into bloom right around Thanksgiving.
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AMARYLLIS
Amaryllis are another popular seasonal bulb and have large, beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers. They put on quite the show when in bloom.
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SHOOTING STAR HYDRANGEAS
These pure white flowers will add a fun touch to any space. Their unconventional way of growing reminds me of a clear starry night.
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BEGONIAS
These are Rieger Begonias that are oh so floriferous. Be careful not to overwater them or mist their leaves because they’re susceptible to mildew.
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PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID
Phalaenopsis Orchids are a lovely choice, as their flowers grow on tall, graceful stalks. Their blooms tend to be very long lasting.
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GUZMANIA BROMELIADS
Bromeliads give you much more of a modern feel if that’s what you’re looking for. These, like orchids, have very long lasting flowers.
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POINSETTIA SHIMMER SURPRISE
This Poinsettia variety has it all: a star shape with a jazzy pattern in red and white. I call this 1 a living piece of modern art.
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WHITE POINSETTIAS
There are many varieties of white Poinsettias. They are a such a sweet reminder of the Star Of Bethlehem.
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RED POINSETTIAS
This festive blooming list wouldn’t be complete without traditional red Poinsettias.
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AZALEAS
I worked for a florist and event company in San Francisco for 5 years that sent out a lot of white and red azaleas during the Christmas season.
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NEOREGELIA BROMELIADS
I included this one as a bonus. It made the list of flowering plants for Christmas because of the foliage, not the blooms.