The Sunday Mail
A Christmas garden without the iconic winter season plants? Surely, you are missing on a chance to decorate your home traditionally and naturally for this big family occasion. Check out this rundown of stunning and hardy plants for your garden at Christmas
Evergreens Christmas Centerpiece
Probably one of the most identifiable icons of the winter holidays is evergreens. They are trusty plants when it comes to winter holiday decorations. The warm pine scent of the leaves always bring sentiments of Christmas pasts. Whether for holiday wreaths, table centrepieces or mantel decor, you can count on winter evergreens for your Christmas decors.
Holiday potted poinsettia
Although the Poinsettia is a native of the warmer Mexico, you can grow this favourite Christmas plant in containers in the temperate North. You’ll be amazed at how the green leaves will transform into a fiery red during the cold winter months. Allow some potted Poinsettia outdoors when the weather isn’t freezing during the day. The warm sun will do them well and they’ll be great for your front door or porch as decor.
Sage Christmas wreath
Who says Sage is only for the kitchen? Why they make some mean Christmas decor with their silvery foliage, plus you can later reuse them in the kitchen. A few long stalks of Sage and a wreath frame will easily do the trick. Throw in some holly or cranberries to make it seasonal and interesting.
You’ll find this famous plant common in Christmas literature and illustrations for pretty obvious reasons–the green glossy leaves and red round berries plus it is a pretty hardy plant. Few Christmas plants are as iconic as the Christmas holly which is common in most Christmas decorations. From garlands to Christmas mantle and more commonly in Christmas wreaths.
Traditional Christmas mistletoe Christmas kissing bough
Christmas is also a celebration of family tradition and family tradition isn’t complete without a mistletoe bough hanging somewhere. Hunt for these interesting plant among withered tree branches where it thrives. Sure artificial kissing balls will do, but surely you must know, natural is always the best. A whiff of freshness in your organic Christmas decor makes it all the more real and traditional.
Bay leaves Christmas wreath
Another great perennial evergreen herb which is not only good for the garden landscape but also for the kitchen. It’s an amazing winter plant which is a must-have in every garden. Try this perfectly smart idea. After your laurel leaves served its purpose as a Christmas decoration, clean the leaves and dry them to use later in your kitchen.
Eucalyptus wreath Idea
Forget about pine and hollies. With the silvery foliage of eucalyptus, any garden decoration will look more interesting. Take on a unique Christmas decor project and use interesting plant foliages like the eucalyptus. Add a few hints of traditional Christmas plants to keep it festive.
Magnolia Christmas wreath
What’s great with Christmas in the south is how the plants are still as vibrant as it is in summer. There is now a wider array of plants which can be used for Garden decorations like the glossy and green and bronze leaves of the Magnolia. You will find a lot of homes using magnolia leaves for their Christmas garden and home decoration. It’s easy to work with and it’s got an interesting foliage perfect for Christmas décor. — gardenseason.com
