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Spring brings beautiful blooms, whether you grow flowering bulbs in your garden or pick up a flower arrangement at the grocery store or florist. It's the perfect way to say goodbye to gray winter days—or at least brighten up any lingering dreary weather. And the timing is perfect since flowers go hand in hand with Easter celebrations!
So let's talk Easter flowers: They offer an inexpensive pop of color and are an easy way to create seasonal moments throughout the house, whether you use them as centerpieces, on end tables, or in the foyer. Some Easter flowers are sold as potted plants, and many are perennials, which means you can transplant them into your garden beds once the holiday's over. With any luck, they'll bloom again and brighten your yard next year.
Vintage coffee pots, ceramic pitchers, and even several different coffee mugs, wineglasses, or vases grouped together make a creative, one-of-a-kind centerpiece for an Easter dinner or springtime brunch, but a single floral stem is also worth displaying here and there throughout the house, signaling the promise of warmer days ahead. Curious about what's in season and which flowers make the best Easter decor? Ahead, discover our favorite Easter flowers for your home and garden.
Additional copy by Arricca Elin Sansone.
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Water Lily
One of the most beautiful flowers on earth, water lilies have a rich cultural history and have been celebrated in art, literature, and medicine for centuries. The blooms are associated with a new dawn, rebirth, spiritual growth, and renewal, making them a great choice for Easter. Float one in a bowl or use floral water tubes to add a few to a large arrangement.
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Gladiolus
With its tall, sword-like shoots, the gladiolus was a celebratory flower in ancient Rome. These night-blooming flowers come in a variety of hues like bright pink, rich purple, and even deep red, so choose a variety that will pop in your early spring garden.
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Lily of the Valley
An aggressive grower, lily of the valley can spread rapidly, often covering entire fields. With its dainty and sweet-smelling blooms, the flower is known to bloom in late spring as the weather shifts toward summer. Just be aware that it's toxic to people and animals.
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Iris
Named for the Greek goddess of the rainbow, this flower symbolizes the link between the earth and the heavens. These days, irises are also commonly associated with the passion and resurrection of Christ, probably because it blooms around Easter. Plus, the rich purple shade is a traditional Easter color that represents the season in the Catholic Church.
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Rose
Each color of rose conveys a different meaning, so you can customize your Easter bouquet to say something special for the holiday. Use pink roses to signify spring sweetness, and opt for cool white accents for a touch of new beginnings and pure intentions.
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Baby's Breath
Traditionally used in wedding bouquets and at baby showers, baby's breath is a sign of good luck and new beginnings. The flower is actually a part of the carnation family. Place a bunch in a vase with carrots (one of our favorite DIY Easter decor ideas) for a beautiful Easter centerpiece.
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Peony
While peony season often falls closer to late April into early May, in warmer climates the bloom is a true spring flower beloved for its layered petals and intoxicating fragrance. Buy cut peonies that are nearly fully closed to ensure they last for as long as possible.
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Tulip
Tulips are the quintessential spring flower, making them perfect for Easter displays. Available in an array of colors, two tones, and with frilled edges, you’ll find them potted or in cut bouquets. Either way, choose flowers with tight buds because they'll open quickly in the warmth of your home. Tulips typically are considered annuals, so if you want tulips in your garden next spring, plant bulbs in the fall.
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Easter Lily
It wouldn’t be Easter without Easter lilies! These trumpet-shaped blooms are native to Japan. Choose plants with buds in various stages so you can enjoy them for as long as possible. You can plant them outdoors in warm climates after all threat of frost has passed, and you might get blooms next summer. Just be aware that all parts of lily plants are highly toxic to pets, especially cats.
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Hyacinth
The pretty spikes of white, pink, blue, and purple hyacinth are closely associated with Easter. They're also hardy bulbs you can plant outdoors after it warms up, and they’ll usually return for many years. Just be considerate of their strong fragrance when placing the potted or cut flowers around your house; it can be a bit much for a kitchen or dining room where you spend a lot of time.
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Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera daisies are colorful flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer, so they're great for Easter decorating. You’ll find both potted plants and cut flowers; buy the plants when possible because the cut flowers tend to fade after just a few days.
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Daffodil
Daffodils are often one of the first signs of spring. You’ll find both potted plants and cut stems; choose those in tight buds so they’ll last longer inside your home. Plant the bulbs in your garden after they've faded, and they'll return in subsequent seasons (though it can take a few years for them to bud up and flower again).
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Ranunculus
Stems of this dainty bloomer can be found at farmers markets and florist shops in spring and early summer. Their ethereal beauty makes them a welcome addition to your Easter decor, and they have a long vase life.
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Primrose
Primroses are a tidy little plants with brilliantly colored blooms in white, yellow, pink, and purple. Perennial types are some of the first flowers to bloom in spring. Line up several of these potted plants on your tabletop for an easy-care centerpiece that'll last for weeks.
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Azalea
You’ll often find azaleas as potted gift plants in the spring. They make long-lived floral displays in an array of brilliant colors, from white to electric pink. Most of these plants aren’t cold hardy, however, so they won’t survive if you plant them in the garden.
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Crocus
Sold as preplanted bulbs, crocuses are delightful cup-shaped flowers and true heralds of spring. Outdoors, they're early bloomers that often appear while snow is still on the ground. You can try planting the bulbs after the flowers fade, but their return is iffy. If you want crocuses next spring, plant bulbs in the fall.
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Moth Orchid
Orchids aren't as fussy as you might think! As long as you give them bright, indirect light and water them only when they're slightly dry, they'll be happy. Their delicate flowers last for months, and they can be reliable repeat bloomers for years in the right conditions.
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Grape Hyacinth
Pots of these charming bulbs are often sold in spring as tabletop blooms, or you can plant the bulbs outdoors in the fall for spring flowers. Some have a faint grape-like scent that's so delicious!
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Forsythia
Cut branches from your forsythia bushes just as the buds begin to swell to force them to bloom indoors. If you don't have one of these popular hedge plants in your yard, you can find cut branches at your local florist or supermarket. The yellow blooms make a striking Easter display for an entryway table or mantel.
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Pansy and Viola
These delicate, funny-faced flowers are sold at many big-box retailers and supermarkets in the spring. Pot them up for your Easter table, or plant them in window boxes and pots for springtime curb appeal. They’ll tolerate cold snaps and even a bit of snow.
