Floral Christmas Décor

As we head towards the season of Advent, the shops are filling up with glorious gifts and decorations, whilst the supermarket aisles are piling up with all sorts of goodies to tempt us. In just over a month it will be time to start decorating our homes, thinking about Christmas tables, wreaths and other decorative accessories that celebrate the season to be jolly. The poinsettia experts at Stars for Europe are full of inspiration for this time of year, whether it’s cool Scandi chic or traditional festive fayre that you’re looking for.

Poinsettias love a bright location. A spot on a windowsill is ideal as long as the plants aren't exposed to cold draughts and their sensitive leaves don't touch the cold window panes. Poinsettias should also not be placed directly above a heat source. If the temperature is too high, their leaves can easily turn yellow.

Cream poinsettias and dried flowers look beautiful in DIY vases made from Christmas baubles. For this elegant upcycling idea, you will need white lustre baubles, log slices (for example, birch wood), a hot glue gun and glue sticks, cut poinsettias and dried flowers. They are so easy to make. Simply remove the little caps from the baubles and, with the opening at the top, attach them to the log slices using hot glue. Fill each bauble vase with dried flowers and cut poinsettias. Place several vases together on your Christmas table for a striking centrepiece.

This contemporary table centrepiece in a modern, country house style is both simple and stunning. In the centre of the table, square glass vases filled with colourful mini poinsettias and blue floating candles draw the eye. The warm colours of the bracts form an attractive contrast to the blue tones dominating the table. Tip: Wrap the root balls of the mini poinsettias in moss before placing them in the vases.

Poinsettias come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes. To remain beautiful for many months, they need a bright, warm spot protected from draughts and regular watering with room temperature water. Tip: Do not place poinsettias right next to warm radiators, stoves or fireplaces, as they won't withstand temperatures significantly above 22°C.

This unusual Advent wreath in warm terracotta, salmon and red tones looks sophisticated and rustic at the same time. To create this natural centrepiece yourself, add four candle holders to a straw wreath frame and attach small terracotta pots around it with hot glue. Stick dried rose heads and pine cones between the pots. Finally, place mini poinsettias and matching dried banksias and proteas in the terracotta pots and add taper candles to the holders. Tip: Place your wreath in a bright, warm spot away from draughts. Water the mini poinsettias regularly from above with a small amount of water. Make sure they don't get waterlogged.

Christmas spirit in rustic Scandi style: The branches in this oversized container, decorated with poinsettia Kokedamas and colourful baubles, make a beautiful Advent decoration and a needle-free alternative to the classic Christmas tree. The vibrant bracts of the poinsettias add attractive accents to the room, dominated by shades of blue. For the Kokedamas, first water the mini poinsettias thoroughly. Next, take them out of their pots and wrap the root balls with moss and secure it in place with fine wire. Hang up the finished Kokedamas. Tip: Later, carefully water the mini poinsettias from above or briefly place the moss balls in a container with a little lukewarm water so that they can soak it up.

Any images/captions should be credited to Stars for Europe, which is dedicated to promoting poinsettia sales throughout the UK over Christmas.