Winter flower ideas 2009

In all shopping malls, towns and cities you can feel the excitement of Christmas getting closer. All red and white decorations are grabbed out of the shed, lights cheer up every street and before you know it: Christmas trees. One of the things you cannot hide all year: fresh flowers!

We've summed up some fresh ideas for the red and white period in December. We certainly hope it gets your attention.

Sophisticated gem – An attractive, contemporary collection of striking flowers. An absolute gem in a stylish interior: Hippeastrum Double Galaxy Grp Red Nymph, Heliconia caribaea and Tulipa with bulb 'Brilliant Star'.

No-nonsense – The same striking flowers but now in a straightforward, no-nonsense arrangement. Perfect in a traditional setting and needing no artificial enhancement. Hippeastrum Double Galaxy Grp Red Nymph, Heliconia caribaea, Tulipa with bulb 'Brilliant Star'.

Regal gesture – A touching bouquet of flowers without leaves but with a majestic look. Luxury wrapping foil adds the finishing touch. Ranunculus asiaticus 'Elegance White', Tulipa Parrot Grp 'Super Parrot', Helleborus niger 'Christmas Glory' and Rosa large flowered Avalanche+.

Till time do us part – Modern duo bouquet. Casually controlled for nonchalance despite being arranged in groups. 1st bouquet: Ranunculus asiaticus 'Elegance White', Tulipa Parrot Grp 'Super Parrot', Helleborus niger 'Christmas Glory', Rosa large flowered Avalanche+. 2nd bouquet: Ranunculus asiaticus 'Elegance White'.

Round rosette – Round bouquet tied in typical Biedermeier style. Christmas tree decorations are fixed to the base of Hydrangea macrophylla Glowing Alps (classic) with flower glue and the other flowers are distributed equally: Anemone coronaria 'Jerusalem Red', cluster Rosa Mambo, Anthurium Andreanum Grp Marijke, Skimmia per bunch japonica 'Rubella'.

Red design – Parallel bound, modern bouquet in groups and at different levels. Anemone coronaria 'Jerusalem Red', cluster Rosa Mambo, Anthurium Andreanum Grp Marijke, Skimmia per bunch japonica 'Rubella', Christmas tree decorations in water.

Source: Flowercouncil.org