Glitter flower heads are one of the easiest ways to change how a Christmas tree looks without starting again. Ours are silk flower heads with a glitter finish that catches the fairy lights, and they sit among the baubles on the branches. A set of 6 adds a few bright points of colour. A set of 12 changes the look of the whole tree. This guide covers how many to buy, which colours suit which schemes, where to put them and what else they are good for once the tree is done.
Why put flowers on a Christmas tree
Most trees are built from the same few shapes: round baubles, strands of tinsel, a string of lights and something on top. Flower heads bring a different shape into that mix. A flower reads clearly from across the room, and the glitter picks up light from the bulbs around it, so a handful of them can lift a tree that has started to feel the same every year.
They also solve a practical problem. Every tree has thin patches, real or artificial: the branch that grew short, the side that faced the wall in the shop, the corner where the lights run out. A flower head fills a gap that a bauble would only hang in front of.
How many do you need?
Sets come in 6 or 12. As a rough guide:
- A small or tabletop tree: a set of 6 is plenty. Space them evenly and they become the feature.
- A standard living-room tree: 12 gives you enough to go round the whole tree, not just the side facing the sofa.
- A large tree, or a tree plus a wreath and the mantelpiece: two sets of 12, or a set of 12 in one colour and 6 in a second.
It is easier to start with a few more than you need. Spares always find a home on the mantelpiece, a garland or the table, and a tree with flowers on one side only looks unfinished from every other angle.
Choosing a colour
The flower heads come in red, gold, pink and blue, and red comes in more than one shade. Check the photos for the exact tone of each before you choose, because a red that looks right on a screen can sit very differently next to your baubles. Some pairings that tend to work:
| Your scheme | Flower colour | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional red and green | Red | Picks up red baubles and ribbon, and stands out against green branches |
| Warm white lights and gold | Gold | Glitter and warm bulbs together give a soft glow |
| Pastel, white or silver tree | Pink | Suits pale baubles and adds colour without going dark |
| Frosty silver and white | Blue | Brings a cold, wintry colour that sits well with silver |
One colour gives a tidy, planned tree. Two colours give a fuller, more generous look. If you mix, keep one as the main colour and use the second more sparingly, roughly one flower in every three.
Where to place them
A few habits make flower heads look deliberate rather than scattered.
- Lights first, flowers second, baubles last. With the lights on you can see where the dark gaps are, and the flowers go there first.
- Work in a loose zigzag. Start near the top and work down on a gentle diagonal, so the eye travels round the tree.
- Go a little deeper. Placing some flowers a little way into the tree, and not only on the tips, gives depth and hides the trunk.
- Keep them near a bulb. The glitter needs something to catch. A flower in a dark corner looks flat.
- Step back often. Look from the doorway, the sofa and across the room, because that is how everyone else will see it.
Each flower is a single head, and how it sits depends on your branches. Look at the photos to see how they appear on a tree, and arrange from there.
Beyond the tree
Once the tree is done, the spares have plenty of other jobs indoors.
- A wreath. Two or three flower heads in one colour turn a plain green indoor wreath into one that matches the tree.
- A garland. Space them along a garland on the mantelpiece or the banister.
- The Christmas table. A few down the middle of the table make a quick centrepiece. Keep them well away from lit candles.
- Gift wrapping. A single flower on top of a wrapped present, in place of a bow.
- A December wedding or party. Table decorations in the event colours are easy with a set of 12.
They are for indoor use, so keep them for the wreath in the hall rather than the one on the front door.
Mixing flowers with what you already own
You do not need to redo your decorations to use them. Pick the colour already doing the most work on your tree, whether that is the red of your baubles, the gold of your star or the blue of your lights, and choose flowers in the same family. They then tie the old decorations together instead of competing with them.
If your decorations are a mix collected over years, one flower colour used across the whole tree can be what makes it all look like a single scheme. It is a small change that makes an inherited box of baubles look planned.
Packing away for next year
Silk flower heads pack away small. When the tree comes down in January:
- Take the flowers off first, before the baubles and lights, so they are not crushed.
- Store them in a box with a little room, and keep heavier decorations off the top.
- Keep them somewhere dry. A loft is fine if it stays dry.
- Label the box with the colour, so next year's scheme starts with a look already decided.
The short version
Glitter flower heads fill the gaps on a Christmas tree and catch the fairy lights. Buy 6 for a small tree and 12 for a standard one, pick a colour from the scheme you already have, place them near the lights in a loose zigzag, and use the spares on an indoor wreath, the mantelpiece and the table. Then pack them away with care, ready for next Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
How many glitter flowers do I need for a Christmas tree?
A set of 6 suits a small or tabletop tree. For a standard living-room tree, 12 lets you go round the whole tree, with a few spare for a wreath or the mantelpiece.
Can glitter flower heads be used outside?
They are for indoor use: the tree, an indoor wreath or garland, the mantelpiece or a table centrepiece.
What colours do the glitter flowers come in?
Red, gold, pink and blue, with red in more than one shade. Check the product photos for the exact tone before you choose.
Key details
| Packed size | 100 x 100 x 100 mm |
|---|---|
| Material | Silk |
| Weight | 100 g |
Supplier-stated measurements.
Glitter Christmas Tree Flower Ornaments - Silk
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