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Floralsilk reveals what's selling for Christmas 2026 as retailers prepare for the festive rush
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From countryside-inspired decorations to realistic winter foliage, Floralsilk shares the buying trends shaping Christmas 2026, based on order data across its extensive festive collection.

 

As a leading supplier of premium artificial flowers, foliage and seasonal decorations to UK garden centres and retailers, Floralsilk has analysed its Christmas 2026 order data to reveal the products and trends driving demand for the season ahead.

 

Berries are the backbone of winter

Natural, countryside-inspired styling is proving particularly popular, with berries emerging as a particular standout category this year. Floralsilk's Classic Berry Pick is its most ordered product across five colourways, while Rosehip & Blackberry Sprays are featuring regularly in repeat orders.

 

Realistic greenery is another strong performer, appearing in almost half of customers' top-up orders. Cedar sprays with berries & Eucalyptus proving popular, alongside traditional mistletoe and poinsettias, with hydrangeas, roses and dahlias bringing a fresh botanical approach to festive displays.

 

Garlands go cedar & frosted

Evergreen garlands are always a popular category. This year, Cedar, frosted cypress and berry-led garlands feature among the leading items this year.

 

Winter gardens inspire festive styling

Frosted foliage, snowdrops and hellebores are helping create a softer, winter-garden aesthetic, reflecting a move towards natural textures and understated seasonal styling.

 

Layering & Character decorations capture attention

When it comes to Christmas trees, layering remains key. Glass baubles, decorative bows and metallic stems & picks are being combined to create individual, curated looks.

 

Characterful decorations with a distinctly British countryside influence are also proving popular, with Floralsilk's Glass Land Rover decoration its most widely purchased decoration of the season, and the robin clips and picks are as popular as ever.

 

Still time to maximise Christmas sales

With the festive trading period approaching, Floralsilk is encouraging garden centres to review their seasonal ranges and capitalise on proven bestsellers while availability lasts.

 

A first look at 2027

Floralsilk’s Christmas 2027 collection will be available to order from December 2026. It introduces new themes and 100s of new items. Retailers can book a showroom appointment at their 6500 sq.ft showroom in Bourne, Lincolnshire between 1st December to 22nd December to preview the new ranges and place orders ahead of next season.

 

To top up Christmas 2026 orders or book a 2027 showroom appointment, visit Floralsilk.co.uk/trade

Email Sales@florasilk.co.uk or call 01778 425205

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