When you think of Christmas flowers, your mind probably jumps straight to roses, Amaryllis, and Ilex. All good. But if you are building collections that have to survive Christmas week, store life, transport, and warm living rooms, Alstroemeria is a bit of a secret weapon.
Two varieties stand out for a modern Christmas palette: Alstroemeria Noize and Alstroemeria Morado, both grown sustainably by grower Tesselaar Alstroemeria. One is deep red, the other a rich dark purple – together they deliver drama, depth, and strong vase life.
Why Alstroemeria Noize and Morado Are Perfect for Christmas Designs
In this article, we will examine what makes these two so useful for the Christmas period, how to design with them, and practical tips to keep them going into the new year.
Alstroemeria Noize – The Confident Christmas Red
Alstroemeria Noize is a standard-cut variety with strong 60-75 cm stems, grown primarily in the Netherlands and supplied by top growers such as Tesselaar Alstroemeria. Its main color is an intense red, with a solid stem weight of around 40–75 grams and A1 quality grading.
Noize was bred within the HilverdaFlorist line of Alstroemerias, a breeder known for sturdy stems and consistent quality.
What you get in practice is strong stems that hold up in transport and big installations, a clear, festive red that sits nicely with gold, copper, and dark greens, and per stem at least 4-6 buds that open over several days, which means the bunch keeps changing and filling out in the vase or in an arrangement.
See more Alstroemeria Noize designs by Rachel Kennedy and Xue Wang from Acacia Studio.
Alstroemeria Morado – Deep Purple for Moody Christmas Palettes
Alstroemeria Morado brings the other side of the story: a dark, velvety purple. It is also a standard-cut variety with approximately 60-75 cm stems, A1 quality, and an average stem weight of around 50-70 grams.
Morado is marketed and grown by Tesselaar Alstroemeria and is known in the trade as a rich, dark-purple Alstroemeria with approximately 4–6 buds per stem.
In design terms, Morado gives you a deep, elegant purple that pairs beautifully with burgundy, plum, and chocolate tones, an easy way to shift from classic red-and-green into more stylish, evening Christmas palettes, and the strong stems that behave well in hand-tied, foam, and your large-scale work.
Put Noize and Morado together, and you instantly get a color story that feels rich and layered – ideal for Christmas designs that need to look both festive and a bit more grown-up.
See more Alstroemeria designs by Kazi Sagar.
Why These Two Work So Well for Christmas
Alstro Noize and Morado both have the right colors that feel seasonal, but do not overdo it. Of course, the red color of Noize covers the classic Christmas red. And Morado adds depth with a dark purple tone that pairs well with wintery forest green, Eucalyptus gray, chocolate Cymbidiums, and copper accessories.
To use these two together, you might consider classic red-and-gold looks with Noize as the hero and Morado as a shadow color. Or what about a deep, jewel-tone Christmas with Morado, Noize, dark roses, and berries added to modern berry palettes with blush, plum, and mauve for winter weddings.
A Big Plus: Long Vase Life
Alstroemerias are a Florist’s BFF, not just in December but year-round. They are known for their long vase life. With proper care, stems often last 10–14 days and can be extended further with appropriate conditioning, cool placement, and flower food.
For December, that means you can design earlier in the week without worrying about everything crashing before Christmas Day. Retail bouquets last longer in customers’ homes, which usually leads to repeat orders. Large lobby pieces, hotel work, or church flowers stay presentable across services and events.
Both Noize and Morado generally have multiple buds per stem, often 4–6, which open gradually. That gives you volume and fullness without needing huge stem counts. Your arrangements will keep changing over time as new flowers open. These alstros offer great value for money when building price-sensitive Christmas lines.
Practical Tips – Conditioning and Handling in December
To get the best out of Noize and Morado during the busiest weeks of the year, a few basics really pay off:
- Unpack quickly, remove any damaged leaves. Strip leaves that would sit in the water to reduce bacteria and prevent stems from absorbing water.
- Trim stems a few centimeters at an angle, ideally under water
- Condition the flowers upon arrival by placing them in clean buckets filled with fresh water and professional flower food, such as Chrysal Professional 2.
- Strip leaves that would sit in the water to reduce bacteria and prevent stems from absorbing water.
- Store and display Alstroemeria in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, radiators, and heaters – warmth shortens vase life.
- Allow Time for Buds to Open! Many wholesalers and florists note that Alstroemeria may take 2 days to open fully, so plan your conditioning time accordingly.
Have a wonderful Alstroemerian Christmas!
Header image by @tesselaaralstroemeria. Feature image by @theshelbourne_florist.
