Which flowers for a Christmas bouquet
Two flowers are truly in season in December. Amaryllis, a large red trumpet-shaped flower, is the flower of the holidays: a few stems make a graphic bouquet. Hellebore, known as the Christmas rose, blooms in the depths of winter, in white, pink or burgundy. Around them, red roses remain the safest choice, and white anemones or ranunculus add a wintry touch. For foliage, silvery eucalyptus, fern and dark branches echo the Christmas tree.
Seasonal flowers in ParisWhich colours for a Christmas bouquet
Red and green are the classic: they suit any decoration and read as Christmas at a glance. White, with silvery eucalyptus, recalls snow and suits a table set in white and gold. Deep burgundy is more elegant than bright red, for a candlelit dinner. Avoid pastels and orange, which speak of spring and autumn. Our guide to flower colour meanings covers each shade.
Flower colour meaningsFresh, artificial or a potted plant
A bouquet of fresh flowers keeps better in winter than in summer: homes are cooler and flowers fade more slowly, as long as they stay away from radiators and the fireplace. Change the water every two days and recut the stems at an angle. An artificial bouquet lasts for years but is not received the same way. The poinsettia is a potted plant we do not deliver; if you want a plant that lasts all winter, a white orchid has the same effect on a festive table.
How to make a bouquet lastWho to give a Christmas bouquet to
Your Christmas Eve hosts first: rather than arriving with your arms full, have the bouquet delivered on the 24th during the day, so it is in a vase before you arrive. Family you will not see this year, to be at the table despite the distance. Colleagues or a team before the holidays: have it delivered to the office in the last working week, while everyone is still there. And grandparents, for whom flowers remain a more personal gift than an object.
Having flowers delivered to the officeSending Christmas flowers to Paris from abroad
If you are spending Christmas far from Paris, the bouquet can be there in your place. An address in Paris is enough, or in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Vanves, Malakoff or Montrouge; international cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted, and your phone number can be foreign. Slots are shown in Paris time. The courier photographs the hand-over, so you know the flowers have arrived, whatever the time difference.
Sending flowers to Paris from abroadWhen to order a bouquet for 24 December
Scheduled deliveries open six days ahead: from 18 December, you can book the 24th, in a morning, afternoon or evening window, or in a precise two-hour slot. Each slot takes a limited number of deliveries, and those on the 24th will go fast. Our data does not cover a Christmas yet, but it shows the habit: of 140 paid orders since 7 October 2026, 38, or 27%, were scheduled for another day, and half of them were due less than 15 hours after payment, that is, the next day (measured on 1 November 2026). For Christmas, plan further ahead. Hanaé delivers 7 days a week, except for an exceptional closure announced on the site: the slots offered at checkout are what counts for the 24th and 25th.
What to write on a Christmas card
A simple, signed sentence beats a poem. A few examples: “Merry Christmas, and thank you for having us tonight. Camille and Paul”, “I won’t be at the table this year, but I’m thinking of you. Love from London. Leah”, “Happy holidays to the whole team, see you next year. Mark”, “For Grandma, who makes every Christmas the best one. Your grandchildren”. At Hanaé, the card is included, up to 400 characters, written out by hand.
What to write on a flower cardHaving a Christmas bouquet delivered in Paris
The bouquet is made on the day of delivery and delivered across Paris from 10am to 11pm. Ordered before 8pm, it arrives the same day; by express, in under 1 hour, for €18, available from 10am to 8pm. Standard delivery costs €5.90 and is free from €100. The courier photographs the hand-over and you receive the photo: useful when the bouquet is a surprise or you are far away.
Flower delivery in 1 hour in ParisFrequently asked questions
Which flowers to give at Christmas?
Red amaryllis and hellebore, known as the Christmas rose, are the flowers in season. Red roses with green foliage, or a white bouquet with eucalyptus, are also safe choices.
What is the Christmas flower?
The poinsettia is the potted plant associated with Christmas. In a bouquet, it is amaryllis and hellebore, which blooms in midwinter.
Which colours for a Christmas bouquet?
Red and green for the classic, white and silvery eucalyptus for a quieter version, deep burgundy for a candlelit table. Avoid pastels and orange.
Can flowers be delivered on 24 December in Paris?
Yes, except for an exceptional closure announced on the site. Slots open six days ahead, on 18 December, and are limited: book early. For the same day, order before 8pm.
Can I send a Christmas bouquet to Paris from abroad?
Yes. All you need is a delivery address in Paris or one of the neighbouring towns we serve. International cards are accepted, your phone number can be foreign, and you receive the photo of the hand-over.
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