With Christmas over and the next big celebration already on the way, you’ve probably already cast your mind to your New Year’s celebrations. If you are hosting a party of your own or you want to thank another host, some New Year’s flowers could be just what you need to spice up the proceedings.

With all the regalia of Christmas still up, it is sometimes easy to fall into the trap of forging ahead with some of the Christmassy bouquets still lurking around florists at this time of year. However, New Year’s Eve very much has its own style. It’s also an opportunity (especially if you are hosting the party) to mark a change from more flashy Christmas designs and instead try flowers that are a bit simpler and more understated, to add some contrast with the last big celebration.

Carnations

As the birth flower of January carnations are an ideal flower to ring in the new year. Carnations offer a lot of versatility due to their many colours and shapes. They also add a round shape to the bouquet, a bit like festive floral balloons, allowing them to fit into your décor perfectly. If you’re feeling extra adventurous you could also try dying your carnations a colour to match the theme of the New Year’s party you will place them in.

Lilies

With their spread petals opening up like the spray of champagne at midnight, lilies are a fantastic choice to welcome someone to 2019. They are already a classic flower to send to someone in their own right and, with white lilies especially, it is easy to see how these could be the best surprise to start the year with.

Roses

Let’s be honest: roses work in almost any situation. A few white or red roses, or a combination of both, could be a perfect way to celebrate the start of 2019. Roses are synonymous with class and emotion and if you are looking to add a little of that to a party, then there is truly no better flower for you.

Narcissus

That’s right, the birth flower of December is a great choice of bloom for the new year and month. The previous year may be coming to an end but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have any goodness left to offer. Narcissus is a bright and lovely flower to shower someone with on New Year’s Eve with its almost party trumpet-like visage.