One of the things I like most about Christmas in the shop is the change in materials. Pine, eucalyptus, berries, branches, amaryllis, winter flowers, ribbons and the smell of a real tree all start appearing together, and the whole place feels different.
I also think Christmas is one of the easiest times to buy too much stuff simply because it is festive. Our approach at Gardenia is to make it feel generous and special, but to use fresh materials well, choose things that will genuinely earn their place in the house and be clear about what can be reused, recycled or composted afterwards.
Christmas at Gardenia in 2026
This year's range brings together handmade door wreaths, festive flowers, table decorations and real Nordmann fir Christmas trees, all prepared or selected through our Wimbledon Village shop.
The main Christmas order book opens on 1st November. Our 2026 wreath-making workshops are already open for booking.
Fresh wreaths: use the natural materials properly
A fresh door wreath is one of the simplest ways to make the house feel Christmassy. Pine and other seasonal foliage bring scent and texture before you add anything decorative at all.
We make our wreaths in Wimbledon Village and use natural foliage as the starting point, then add berries, cones, dried materials, ribbon or decorations depending on the design.
It is worth separating the natural material from the mechanics when the season is over. Wire, frames, ribbon and reusable decorations are not the same thing as foliage, and many of those pieces can be kept and used again rather than thrown away with the greenery.
Festive flowers do not have to be a fixed Christmas recipe
There are obvious Christmas flowers - red amaryllis, berries, winter foliage and rich reds - but festive flowers do not have to look the same every year.
We prefer to work with what is genuinely looking good. Sometimes that means traditional reds and greens; sometimes it is white and green, plum, soft winter tones or a much looser mix of seasonal flowers and foliage.
Our festive flowers range includes simple stems, bunches and larger hand-tied bouquets, while the Christmas hand-tied bouquets are made fresh in the shop for gifting or for the house.
Think about the table as part of the room
Christmas table flowers work best when they suit the scale of the table and leave enough space for people, food and conversation. Taller is not automatically better.
Low arrangements, candles, foliage and a few repeated details can create much more atmosphere than one enormous centrepiece. If the table is already full of colour, the flowers can be simpler. If everything else is quite restrained, the flowers can do more of the work.
Our 2026 Christmas collection includes fresh table decorations and fuller tablescape options for people who want more of the styling done for them.
A real Christmas tree is worth choosing properly
We sell hand-selected Nordmann firs because the soft needles, good branch structure and needle retention make them a very practical tree for the home when they are cared for properly.
Size is the bit people most often underestimate. Measure the actual space, allow for the stand and topper, and remember that a tree which looks quite modest outdoors can suddenly feel enormous in a sitting room.
Our separate guide, How to choose the perfect real Christmas tree, covers sizes, grades, watering and local delivery in more detail.
Making your own wreath changes the way you look at one
Our wreath-making workshops are one of my favourite parts of the run-up to Christmas. Once you have made one yourself, you realise how much material, handling and judgement goes into getting the shape and balance right.
The 2026 Christmas wreath-making workshops are at The Dog & Fox in Wimbledon Village and are already open for booking.
Packaging and waste still matter at Christmas
Christmas does not change the standards we use for everyday flower packaging. Our retail flower packaging is 100% home compostable and plastic-free, and all of our floral green waste is processed through COM:POST.
That does not mean every decorative or structural component used in a wreath, table arrangement or event installation is compostable. Wire, containers, ribbons and other mechanics need to be separated and dealt with appropriately. We would rather make that distinction clearly than make a blanket claim that is not true.
You can read more about the materials we use in What 100% home-compostable flower packaging means at Gardenia.
After Christmas
Before disposing of a wreath or arrangement, take it apart. Keep any ribbon, wire, decorations or reusable mechanics that can sensibly be used again, then separate the natural foliage and flowers.
For Christmas trees, follow your local council's collection or recycling guidance, as arrangements vary by area. Removing all decorations, lights and stands first makes the tree much easier to process correctly.
Christmas flowers, wreaths and trees from Wimbledon Village
You can browse the full Christmas at Gardenia 2026 collection now. Ordering opens on 1st November, while wreath-making workshops can already be booked online.
For local delivery information, including current dates and charges once ordering opens, see our delivery page.
