Christmas Flowers: Choosing a Bouquet and Sending It to Russia

Christmas flowers are fresh bouquets or arrangements chosen to celebrate the holiday, often combining red, white or burgundy blooms with green foliage. Roses, carnations and chrysanthemums can all suit the occasion; choose flowers around the recipient’s taste, where they will display them and whether they celebrate on December 25 or January 7.

If you are sending flowers to someone in Russia, the date and message deserve as much thought as the bouquet. A Christmas greeting, a New Year wish and a winter thank-you can call for different wording even when the flowers look similar. Start with the person’s traditions, then choose a manageable size and colours they enjoy. Here is how to make those decisions and arrange delivery from abroad.

Which flowers work well for Christmas?

Red roses make a strong festive focal point, but they can also suggest romance, especially in a bouquet sent to one person. For a parent, friend or colleague, a mixed bouquet with red carnations, white chrysanthemums and greenery can make the greeting feel less romantic. Treat these combinations as ideas to discuss, rather than a statement of what is currently available.

White flowers suit someone who prefers quiet colours or has a home already full of Christmas decorations. White roses or chrysanthemums with green foliage give a clear winter palette without needing glitter or ornaments. If the recipient loves colour, there is no need to follow a red-and-white rule: their favourite pink, peach or purple flowers may be a more thoughtful choice.

Think about the shape as well as the stems. A compact bouquet is easier to place beside a small Christmas tree or on a crowded side table. A tall, spreading design needs a suitable vase and more clear space. Browse the bouquets catalogue with the recipient’s room in mind, then ask about the details of the bouquet you are considering.

Use colour and flower meanings with care

Red and green are familiar Christmas colours, while white can suggest snow and simplicity. Burgundy gives a deeper effect, and soft pink makes a gentler greeting. These are visual associations rather than fixed messages. If your recipient dislikes red flowers, choosing another colour is more personal than following a traditional festive palette.

In Russia, bouquets for happy occasions traditionally contain an odd number of flowers when the individual stems are clearly counted; even numbers are associated with mourning. This matters most with a simple bunch of one flower type. In a mixed design, explain that the bouquet is a Christmas gift and let that occasion guide the composition, rather than trying to count every small bloom.

Your card can resolve uncertainty about the meaning of a gift. For a friend, write something direct such as, “Merry Christmas, Anna. Sending you warm wishes from London, with love from all of us.” A colleague’s message can be shorter and more formal. Avoid a strongly romantic phrase unless that is your intention, and include your name if you want the recipient to know who sent the flowers.

Bouquets we can deliver

Bouquet of 1 yellow sunflowers

$13

Bouquet of 1 white lilies

$19

Bouquet of 1 pink lilies

$19

Bouquet of 3 gerberas mix

$21

Choose the right date: December 25 or January 7

Christmas is not celebrated on the same date by everyone in Russia. Many Orthodox Christians observe it on January 7, while other recipients may celebrate on December 25 or follow a family tradition of their own. New Year is also a major gift-giving occasion. If you are unsure, check which celebration matters to the person before choosing a delivery date.

For a Christmas visit or meal, flowers are most useful when someone has time to receive them, find a vase and arrange them before guests arrive. If you are sending them from another time zone, check the recipient’s local date and time carefully. A convenient afternoon at your end could be late evening at theirs; a familiar daily routine is a better guide than a guess.

You can pre-order delivery with Turboflora 1–30 days ahead. That gives you a way to arrange a January greeting before the end of December, provided your chosen date falls within that period. For more help matching the gift to the celebration, see our guide to sending flowers for Orthodox Christmas on January 7.

Match the bouquet to the home and the recipient

A bouquet should be easy for the recipient to live with. If they have limited space, choose a size that fits an ordinary vase rather than dominating the room. For a dining table, a low arrangement leaves people able to see one another. If you are choosing a hand-tied bouquet, consider whether the recipient will have the time and a suitable container to arrange it.

Fragrance is another practical consideration, especially when flowers will stand near food or in a bedroom. Some lilies have a pronounced scent, while other flower choices are less noticeable. Ask about the flowers in the specific bouquet rather than assuming that every variety smells the same. For someone sensitive to fragrance, make that preference part of your request from the start.

If the household has cats, avoid lilies: true lilies and daylilies are highly toxic to them, including their pollen and vase water. Other flowers and foliage can also be unsuitable for pets, so do not assume a mixed bouquet is safe. Tell the manager about animals in the home and keep any delivered flowers out of their reach. For a household with small children, avoid accessible decorative pieces they might put in their mouths.

Help Christmas flowers last in a heated home

Start with a clean vase and fresh water. Remove wrapping that would sit below the waterline, take off submerged leaves and trim the stem ends with a clean, sharp tool before arranging the bouquet. If flower food is supplied, follow its packet instructions for the amount of water you use. Extra powder is not a shortcut to longer-lasting flowers.

Choose a display spot away from radiators, fireplaces, direct sunlight and draughts. Holiday rooms can become warm and crowded, so a cool position away from a heat source is usually more suitable than the mantelpiece above a working fire. Keep flowers clear of candles and hot decorative lights, and do not place them where a door or curtain will repeatedly brush the stems.

Check the water each day and top it up as needed; change it promptly if it becomes cloudy, cleaning the vase at the same time. Remove fading flowers and leaves so they do not decay in the water. Different stems age at different rates, so rearranging the remaining flowers into a smaller vase can keep the display attractive without expecting every bloom to last equally long.

How to order Christmas flowers for delivery in Russia

Turboflora delivers flowers across Russia. Choose a bouquet, then prepare the recipient’s name, phone number, full delivery address, preferred date and card text. Contact a manager on WhatsApp for help choosing flowers, agreeing the time and address, arranging the message or requesting a photo of the bouquet before delivery. Mention any important preferences, such as avoiding fragrance.

City delivery costs 500 RUB; for remote districts and suburbs, the operator confirms the price when confirming the order. In large cities, express delivery is available 1–2 hours after order confirmation. Other scheduling options include an exact time with a margin of plus or minus 30 minutes, or the windows 09–12, 12–15, 15–18 and 18–21. Agree the appropriate option for the recipient’s address and plans.

The courier calls the recipient about 15 minutes before arrival. Delivery is anonymous by default: the courier does not name the sender, and a card with your text is free. If the recipient is absent, we agree a second delivery that day or a handover to a neighbour or concierge with your consent. Online checkout uses CloudPayments; check the payment options displayed there, as acceptance of every foreign card is not guaranteed. See delivery and payment for the service information.