It happens every year: the tree goes, the lights are packed away and suddenly your living room looks strangely bare. Almost like it’s waiting for something.
And that’s exactly why January is one of the best months for fresh flowers.
They bring warmth without clutter, colour without chaos, and a little lift on days when we’re all still remembering what daylight looks like. Plus, they’re a pretty perfect January treat - for yourself, for a friend who’s flagging, or for anyone celebrating a birthday and absolutely does not need another box of chocolates (they’ve got enough to last until Easter).
Here are the winter flowers we love using in our Didsbury florist shop right now - simple, beautiful and guaranteed to brighten a room.
White Roses
White roses are like a fresh set of sheets: clean, elegant and instantly calming. They’re timeless, flattering in any room and a lovely way to start the year feeling a bit more “put together.” Plus, they are a nod to this year’s Pantone Colour of the Year: Cloud Dancer - a soft off-white hue chosen in response to overstimulation in today's fast-paced world.
White roses symbolise purity, sincerity and fresh beginnings - a lovely sentiment for the start of a new year.
Lisianthus
Lisianthus is one of the gentlest ways to brighten your home at this time of year. With its delicate ruffled petals and graceful stems, it adds softness and movement to any winter bouquet. It’s also wonderfully long-lasting - exactly what you want in a month when everything else feels a little dormant.
Lisianthus represents gratitude and gentle admiration, making it a thoughtful flower for quiet thank-yous.
Antirrhinums (Snapdragons)
Tall, cheerful and full of personality - they’re basically the extroverts of the winter flower world. Snapdragons add height and freshness, giving a bouquet that uplifting feeling your living room has been craving since the decorations came down. Shown here towering in our Winter White bouquet.
Antirrhinums symbolise strength and resilience, bringing a sense of lift and positivity.
Euphorbia
Euphorbia brings that soft, cloud-like texture that winter bouquets really benefit from. Airy, delicate and beautifully frothy, it fills out an arrangement without ever feeling heavy. It’s one of those stems that quietly pulls everything together and makes the bouquet feel complete. We love the tangle of tiny white flowers in our euphorbia variety shown below.
Euphorbia is traditionally linked with comfort and protection, adding a soft, supportive meaning to winter arrangements.
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria is a winter workhorse - cheerful, colourful and incredibly long-lasting. Its little bursts of patterned lily-like petals add subtle warmth and brightness, especially in January when the home can feel a bit bare. Shown here in glorious purple in our Winterberry Bouquet. They also symbolise friendship and devotion so make a lovely meaningful gift.
Alstroemeria symbolises friendship, loyalty and mutual support - a perfect pick-me-up flower.
Extra Winter Touches We Love
Because a winter bouquet deserves a little something extra…
Green thistle
Adds structure, a hint of winter wildness, and give us Claudia Winkleman in a Scottish Baronial castle vibe!
Red hypericum berries
A pop of richness that feels warm and wintery without dragging you back into full festive mode.
How to Keep Your Flowers Happy in January
Winter is both kind and tricky for flowers - cooler temperatures help them last longer, but central heating and low light can create challenges. Here’s how to keep your bouquet looking its best:
1. Keep flowers away from radiators and fires
Heat is the quickest way to shorten vase life.
2. Change the water regularly
Every 1–2 days is perfect. Clean water = happier flowers.
3. Trim the stems every few days
A little fresh cut helps them drink better.
4. Avoid cold draughts
Flowers don’t love sitting next to a drafty door or window in winter.
5. Give them a little daylight
Not direct sun - just a bright spot to help them open naturally.
6. Keep an eye on foliage below the waterline
Remove anything that dips into the vase to keep the water clear.
Want to brighten your home this month?
Want all these blooms? Explore our Winter Collection - all hand-crafted here in Manchester by our very talented, award winning florists! And for more floral ideas, tips and inspiration, be sure to sign up to our newsletter. A regular dose of seasonal floral joy delivered directly to your inbox.