15 Best Halloween Flowers for Stunningly Spooky Arrangements
They'll add a touch of elegance to any party.
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If you think pumpkin décor and overflowing candy bowls are the best you can do when it comes to Halloween decorations, think again. This year, whether you're planning a Halloween party or just looking for indoor Halloween decorations inspo, take your home to the next level with a stunning floral arrangement featuring the most hauntingly boo-tiful Halloween flowers out there.
But how to begin? That's the scariest part of all! First, you'll have to define what a "Halloween flower" is and how to best style them. Here, we've identified a batch of dark, spooky, autumnal, aptly-named, or otherwise Halloween-ready flowers that would look stunning in a seasonal arrangement or DIY Halloween centerpiece. In fact, they're so striking, you'll probably want to leave them out on your dining table well after the holiday ends. You might even want to put them in planters to use as Halloween porch décor.
With this list, you'll find options for something subtle and subdued like mums and other classic fall flowers, or you can fully lean into the theme with bolder floral and succulent options. No matter your spooky style, you'll find flowers here that work well for your personal taste and décor. Here's to fall decorations that truly look the part!
Spook up your home with even more ideas:
Black Calla Lilies
These unique florals will certainly make a spooky statement! The dark and gothic-looking trumpet-shaped blooms bring just the right amount of drama to your home. To convince you even further, know that black calla lilies actually represent elegance and mystery.
Rose Hip Berries
Also known as the fruit of the rose, the vibrant red and orange berries seen here are the result of rose blooms turning to seed in the fall. If you ask us, the colors and whimsical look are just perfect for an autumnal wreath. Rose hip would also look just as great in pots for your Halloween porch décor.
String-of-Pearls
Our October decorating tip? Place these creeping, succulent vines in a vase shaped like a cauldron to resemble a green and gooey potion that's bubbling over! It's an arrangement sure to bewitch all your guests during the fall season.
Scabiosa Pods
It doesn't get more ghostly than the look of these scabiosa pods. Though technically a filler flower, the beautifully textured ball-shaped heads can add the most haunted touch to any of your Halloween displays—especially if placed in a vintage teapot or vase.
Purple Millet Grass
Deep purple millet grass is an obvious choice when it comes to any fall centerpiece, but it's even more striking around Halloween. The long, slender leaves impart a delightfully eerie feeling—and a galvanized steel pitcher only adds to the vibe.
Sunflowers, Alstroemeria, and Goldenrod
Charm your Halloween party guests by filling one of these squash planters with a few oversized sunflower blooms.
Make the Planter: Cut out a circle around a spaghetti squash’s stem and set aside. Scoop out the insides with a spoon. Soak some floral foam in water and trim with scissors to fit inside the squash. Poke the flowers into the foam starting with the sunflowers, spacing them out evenly to create focal points. Add alstroemeria, then fill in any gaps with goldenrod.
Ranunculus
If you're not into the idea of spooky décor, mimic this idea by adding ranunculus—a colorful, cheerful bloom—to a vase filled with water, then set the vase into a hollowed pumpkin.
Lotus Pods
Just imagine how gorgeous these empty lotus pods would look in an entryway arrangement. Pair them with equally dark, moody blooms to lure guests into your haunted home.
'Love Lies Bleeding' Amaranthus
A bright pink plant may not be the first thing you'd reach for when it comes to crafting a Halloween arrangement, but with a name like "Love Lies Bleeding," this particular flower makes a great case for its own inclusion.
Orange Roses
Fun fact: Orange roses are not actually found in nature, rather they are the result of years of cross-breeding. Display them in your home to match your other orange décor.
Green Button Mums or Dianthus
If full-on orange feels a little too "been there, done that," opt for splashes of green instead. Here, a skull-shaped planter makes for a decidedly on-theme vase.
Burgundy Chrysanthemum
Did you know? In several European countries, chrysanthemums are used to decorate graves, making them an obvious choice for a gothic Halloween party.
Yarrow and Milkweed
A rustic wooden box filled with decorative corn and grocery store flowers gives this centerpiece a lush feel—without breaking the bank. Seeded eucalyptus, spray roses, roses, sunflowers, and lilies are all included here alongside yellow-orange milkweed and yarrow.
Mums
It's fall, after all! Liven up your home with potted mums, which look just as lovely sitting on a front porch as they do on a kitchen island.
Bittersweet
The name of these common berry branches—bittersweet—makes them seem all the more perfect for Halloween. To recreate this simple idea, simply insert them into the tops of pumpkins, or hold in place with t-pins and hot glue.
Macie Reynolds is the assistant editor of E-Commerce and SEO for The Pioneer Woman.
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