Winter is not a barren, bleak time for flowers - as well as flowers available all year round (see below) there are early bulb flowers like amaryllis, hyacinth, tulip, narcissus, and hellebore; southern hemisphere exotics such as protea, kangaroo paw (Anigozanthos)and Euphorbia fulgens; and foliages including ilex (hollyberry) and leucadendron to add much-needed colour.

Click below for fashion ideas for Winter flowers:

>> Winter 2006 - Vintage Glamour: The focus is firmly on beauty and luxury.

>> Winter 2005 -Dressing Up: The look is all about banishing the winter blues and injecting some bold, luxurious textures and colours into our homes.

>> Winter 2004 - Wild White: Untamed and pure, white and cream flowers teamed with dark foliage and wild wood.

>>Winter 2003 - Magic Drama: The look is supernatural and bewitching, dark and delicious.

>>Winter 2002 - Nature's Jewels: Colours are rich and bright ; textures are velvety and lush, seek out faux furs and feathers, beads and sequins.

>>Winter 2001 - Byzantine: Orient Express. Turkish Delight. Ottoman Empire. Six words that conjure up a continent, a history, a nation.

>>Winter 2000 - Soft Snow: Luxurious pale frosty arrangements with contrasting textures

>>Winter 1999 - Red Decadence: Deep jewel tones combine in an opulent, baroque mood.

Winter Flowers from Interflora.co.uk