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What’s in Bloom

November 25, 2020 to December 3, 2020

See what’s in bloom … and enjoy the beauty of our Gardens.

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Poinsettia

In the late 1820’s Joel Roberts Poinsett sent cuttings of Euphorbia pulcherrima from Mexico to the United States.  When people saw that the bracts of this species turned red around Christmas, it was put into commercial production for holiday sale.  Thus, the poinsettia became a favorite emblem of Christmas.  By the mid-1900’s, poinsettia breeders began to experiment with bract color.  Today, poinsettias come in a range of colors and are the top selling potted flowering plant each year.



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Paperwhite Narcissus; Tazetta Daffodil

Narcissus ′Nir′

These bulbs produce clusters of white, fragrant flowers that can be forced to bloom indoors in winter.  Easy to grow in containers, paperwhite narcissus are a wonderful accent to the home during the holiday season.

Poinsettia

Euphorbia pulcherrima ′PER1549′ Golden Glo

In the late 1820’s Joel Roberts Poinsett sent cuttings of Euphorbia pulcherrima from Mexico to the United States.  When people saw that the bracts of this species turned red around Christmas, it was put into commercial production for holiday sale.  Thus, the poinsettia became a favorite emblem of Christmas.  By the mid-1900’s, poinsettia breeders began to experiment with bract color.  Today, poinsettias come in a range of colors and are the top selling potted flowering plant each year.