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The best way to add color and life to your home for Easter is by using nature's own decor: seasonal flowers and greenery. While the holiday meal and the annual egg hunt might get the most attention in your hosting household, the floral decorations are what really capture Easter's springtime spirit. From creating bouquets for your dining table to adorning your living room with houseplants to planting them in your yard to prepare for a garden party, traditional Easter plants are always stellar additions to your home for this holiday. Plus, many of them are easy to care for and inexpensive to buy.
You can find most of these beautiful Easter plants at your local nursery, big-box stores, or online retailers. From seeds you can start in your garden to potted houseplants to readymade bouquets, each of these options is an inexpensive way to bring joy into your home for the season. Find 25 beautiful Easter plants below to complete that last-minute floral arrangement or simply plant in your yard for spring.
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These vibrant purple flowers typically bloom in early spring, making them the perfect additions to your garden just in time for Easter. Violas come in a range of stunning colors, such as purple, blue, white, and yellow. Some species even have edible flowers that you can use as a pretty garnish in your Easter meal.
Chrysanthemums, shortened to mums, are known as fall's favorite flower thanks to their autumnal blooming time, but that doesn't mean you won't find potted mums everywhere in the springtime. Their bright, pastel petals and bursting daisy-like blooms make mums a favorite for any Easter tablescape.
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These stunning perennials are also known as primulas, and they begin to bloom in early spring to the fall. They come in a variety of shades, like pink, red, yellow, purple, and white. Primroses grow in clumps, making them ideal for both your flower garden or to display as potted plants along your porch.
These delicate white flowers will look beautiful in your Easter flower bed. Sweet alyssums can be perennials or annuals, depending on where you live, and because they're so low-growing, they create a carpet of blooms. Most of these flowers have white petals, but you can also find them in pink or lavender.
Forsythia is a flowering shrub that bursts into golden blooms in the early springtime. This striking Easter plant will not only draw positive attention to your yard but also to your tablescape—cut off a few branches to fill in your bouquet and add sunny touches.
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Often thought of solely as filler for your bouquets, baby's breath is an Easter plant that'll make your floral arrangements so elegant, whether they're by themselves or paired with other flowers. Even if you plant this dreamy flower in your yard, it won't bloom until the summer, so you'll want to head to your local florist to find some for Easter.
Carnations are perennials that you can easily find in floral arrangements at your local supermarket or flower shop. Their vibrant petals come in multiple hues. They're the perfect Easter plant for your entryway floral arrangement, as they're associated in Christianity with the tears of the Virgin Mary.
The anemone, or windflower, comes in a range of species—some are low-growing and bloom in the spring, others are tall and bloom in the summer. So if you were to plant these in your yard in time for them to bloom around Easter, make sure you get the right kind, such as Anemone blanda or Anemone coronaria. Otherwise, simply pick them up at your local flower shop.
Pansies are actually hybrid Easter plants that come from the Viola genus, and they are ideal for flower beds, potted plants, and window boxes. They come in various shades, like blue, purple, white, yellow, red, and orange—many more color options than your standard viola. Pansies first bloom in early spring, making the flower a perfect Easter decoration.
Lavender is easy to find in any store that sells flowers, both dried and fresh, but the purple bursts first bloom in the summer, so don't expect to cut your own if you're wanting to display these during the spring holiday.
Alstroemeria, or Peruvian lily, is a gorgeous addition to your Easter bouquet. This South American native comes in shades of pink, yellow, red, orange, white, and lavender, and it boasts stunning funnel-shaped flowers.
These bright, cheerful flowers come in an array of springtime colors—including pink, orange, salmon, yellow, and white—making them ideal to showcase in your home come Easter. Originating from South Africa, they come in various sizes and flower shapes. Display them alone or add them to a glam DIY arrangement for a vibrant Easter brunch centerpiece.
Hydrangeas are known for the many colors they come in—blue, pink, purple, and many more—and they flourish in partial shade. You'll likely see them in bloom throughout the summer months, sometimes leading into the fall, depending on their location.
Choose potted tulips in tight buds because they will open rapidly once in your home. Keep the soil moist, but remove the pot covering so water drains out. Tulips typically look good for a week or so, then they fade fast. Tulips that were forced in pots are unlikely to bloom again next year (though there’s no harm in trying!). Plant the bulbs outdoors after the danger of frost is past. But be aware that they’re particularly tasty to rodents.
These plants, known by their botanical name of Rhipsalidopsis gaertneri, are similar in appearance to the more well-known Christmas cactus, or Schlumbergera—except that these bloom during the Easter season. With segmented stem growth and brightly colored, starry flowers, both types of holiday cactus can live for decades. These plants are native to rainforests and need bright light and mostly moist soil.
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These creamy-white flowers with shiny, dark green leaves are irresistible. When displayed in a vase, it's best to keep them in a cool area that's out of direct sunlight. When grown outdoors, it depends on the climate. If it tends to be hotter, try to plant them in an area that gets morning sun and afternoon shade. If you're in a cooler area, they can tolerate more consistent direct sunlight.
The dainty blooms of orchids are not as delicate as they appear. They’ll bloom for months and live for years with little care. You’ll see them available year-round, but especially at Easter in pastel colors. Give them bright, indirect light, and water once a week until water drains out of the bottom of the pot.
With a name that means "rainbow" in Greek, iris flowers will surely add a splash of color to your home this spring. This perennial plant grows from either rhizomes or bulbs, depending on the climate. Irises are known for their cylindrical, multicolored leaves.
This Japanese native has large, white, trumpet-shaped blooms with a strong scent. Look for plants with flowers still in a tight bud shape, so you can enjoy them for a longer period indoors. As the flowers open, remove the yellow anthers from the centers before the pollen starts to drop (it can stain fabrics and the flower petals). Easter lilies need bright light, but they don’t like drafty windows. Keep the soil moist, but remove the foil sleeve on the pot so the plants don’t get waterlogged. Plant outdoors in full sun when the danger of frost is past, and watch for blooms next summer.
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These late spring bloomers are gorgeous—though their powerful fragrance may overwhelm some people. Buy potted plants when the flower heads are just beginning to peek through the soil, then plant the bulbs in the ground after flowers fade. They’re very hardy, and they’ll usually return for many years (especially because rodents don’t like them!).
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