Christmas flowers and plants delivered in Madrid

The poinsettia is the plant of the season and we have it from November until Christmas. If you want something that still looks good in February, the red anthurium blooms for months and a white orchid suits any home. All three need little water and plenty of light without direct sun.

If you prefer cut flowers, red roses are the classic and a white bouquet with eucalyptus has a calmer, wintry feel. A bouquet lasts about a week with clean water; a plant, the whole winter.

Christmas Eve is the busiest day in December. For delivery on the 24th, the last day to order is 22 December. Same-day orders go out if they come in before 14:00, but that week it pays not to leave it late: the slots fill up early.

If it's for an office or a work lunch, the week before is better, while there's still someone there to receive it. And if you want it for a specific day, you can choose the date in your order as far ahead as you like.

Houseplants can't stand cold or draughts: a few minutes outside is enough for them to drop leaves the next day. So we deliver them wrapped and by car, with no waiting outside. Choose a slot when someone will be home; a cold doorway doesn't do them any good.

For the Christmas Eve table something low works best, so it doesn't hide anyone, in red, white and green. If you want a centrepiece made to fit your table, send us the size and colours on WhatsApp and we'll tell you what we can make.