Last minute Christmas gift ideas

Sending flowers or plants to your loved ones during the Christmas season is always a great gift. Whether you will be celebrating the special day together in Malta or you are sending a gift because you were not able to catch up this Christmas. Or even if you are living abroad and want to send your love to your family here in Malta. And if you are anything like me despite my best efforts to get my Christmas shopping down on time, Somehow, I always end up having some people end up on the last-minute list. This can be stressful but it really does not have to be. So we created a list of Last minute Christmas gift ideas for you!

Here at The Malta Florist, we’re all about the second route. The holiday season should be a time of enjoyment without the last-minute stress and worry. So, to help you, we have assembled some of our favorite ideas for last-minute gifts, so you don’t have to worry about what you need to give.

Plants and flowers will always bring a smile to the recipient’s face and they also make a very sustainable gift.

Our flowers are all ethically grown by us here in Malta using organic farming techniques and water conservation techniques. We also source our seeds and bulbs from ethical suppliers.

7 perfect last minute Christmas gift ideas

1. Christmas Centerpiece arrangements

• Most people don’t decorate their home with flower arrangements every week. So receiving a stunning arrangement like the one in the photo above that comes in a beautiful ceramic pot makes it feel extra special. Providing a handmade, fresh flower centerpiece for a loved one can be the perfect present for the holidays. It will make their home seem more festive, and they will certainly enjoy it more than the socks they’ll never use.

2. A Fresh Christmas wreathe for their door

When it comes to giving Christmas cheer for the holidays, not many options come close to that of a Live Christmas wreath. Wreaths are considered to be a symbol of holiday cheer, and they require little maintenance and stay fresh for several weeks, they also smell amazing and add another layer of festive cheer to the holiday season. We have plenty of options for a Christmas wreathe which can be hand-made by our florists or you can also give a DIY Christmas wreathe kit so people can make the wreathe with their loved ones for Christmas themselves.  

3. Potted plants

No matter the style of the home of the recipient. Whether it’s modern or rustic and no matter how one decorates their home, a plant will always be a welcome addition. Furthermore, incorporating a touch of green into a room makes the room feel cozier and more complete. A lovely decorated plant placed on mantles, side tables, bookshelves or countertops, plants helps to tie together the décor in any room. We have plenty of Christmasy plants to choose from in different price ranges. They also make the perfect last minute Christmas gift ideas because you can pre-order from our website and we will deliver it for you on the same day to any recipient!

4. Reindeer planter with fresh mini Christmas tree

Our signature reindeer planter is a lovely addition to any Christmas enthusiast’s home. The planter can be kept for many years to come and it comes adorned with a tree that is well taken care of can actually last a long time. Furthermore, any couple with young kids will absolutely love this planter.

5. Christmas baubles with dried flowers for the Christmas tree

Over the past two years, people are spending more time at home over Christmas and many are looking into buying, one of a kind decorations for their homes. Instead of the regular store-bought baubles, many are choosing to spend more on special ornaments that they can pass down through the generations, making Christmas all the more magical. We have created some lovely hand-crafted baubles with dried flowers and these will make the perfect addition to any Christmas tree.

6. A small fresh Christmas tree

Fresh Christmas trees have become increasingly popular in Malta over the past few years. Potted Christmas trees are a great gift idea as they not only give a Christmas feel to any home but can be enjoyed for a long time and eventually repotted into larger pots or planted in your garden where they will continue to grow.

7. A Fresh flower bouquet

You can send flowers to anyone; a family member, a teacher, a friend, or a neighbor. In a recent poll we conducted on our Instagram Do you have trouble finding an appropriate gift for your boss? Do you ponder with each item you look at “Is it appropriate?” or “Could it be misconstrued?” Flowers are the perfect solution—not too fancy, not too expensive, yet very thoughtful. Flowers eliminate all gift choices second-guessing. The number one person to send flowers to at Christmas is the person on your list for whom you just can’t figure out what to buy. Furthermore, you can also find The Malta Florist on Bolt and Wolt for any last minute orders.