{"id":249485,"date":"2015-11-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/just-in-time-for-the-holidays-poinsettias-in-designer-colors-3\/"},"modified":"2015-11-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-11-20T08:00:00","slug":"just-in-time-for-the-holidays-poinsettias-in-designer-colors-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/just-in-time-for-the-holidays-poinsettias-in-designer-colors-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Just in time for the holidays: poinsettias in designer colors"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Gary Jones<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a twist on tradition or a new take on holiday style, the new specialty poinsettias are for you. Long favorites of interior decorators, these will add sophisticated style to your festivities.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find new poinsettia colors (and color combinations) and new flower forms as well. Even the leaves on some varieties have a bright new appearance. And along with new looks, breeders have improved poinsettias so they last beautifully for weeks and weeks with little care. During a busy holiday season, little care can be a big benefit.<\/p>\n

\"GG_1web\"<\/a>Tops on most people\u2019s list are a couple of two-toned beauties. Poinsettia Ice Punch has rich, fuchsia-toned flowers with irregular icy-white shadings down the center of each petal. Ice Crystals have petals of creamy white with wide edges of deep salmon-red.<\/p>\n

\"Visions<\/a>The traditional crimson-red flowers of Tapestry are set off by spring-green leaves with bright, golden variegation. It\u2019s truly a striking combination.<\/p>\n

If red just doesn\u2019t work with your color scheme, then spark things up a bit with poinsettias Maroon or Burgundy. Maroon has very large flowers of chestnut red or claret, which combines beautifully with neutrals and warm wood tones. Burgundy is just that \u2014 a poinsettia in deep, rich wine.<\/p>\n

If you really want to give your holidays a jolt, then consider Orange Spice. This stunner is a warm burnt-orange. Cinnamon Star has creamy gold petals distinctly dusted with nutmeg and cinnamon. Use them both for Thanksgiving and Christmas.<\/p>\n

\"Pinkweb\"<\/a>Visions of Grandeur is an over-the-top name for a poinsettia that\u2019s worthy of it. The huge flowers are gorgeously ruffled and gathered. The color is elusive \u2014 a heavenly blend of cream and soft pink with touches of soft salmon brushed with gold.<\/p>\n

Carousel Red has ruffled and crimped, flaring petals with prominent gold centers. (It\u2019s these tiny, golden, center nubs that are technically the poinsettia flowers. The colorful \u201cpetals\u201d are really bracts or colored leaves.)<\/p>\n

These decorator poinsettias sell out fast, so purchase them early in the season from your neighborhood garden center. You likely won\u2019t find them after the first week of December.<\/p>\n

\"Visions<\/a>Once you get them home, give poinsettias bright, indirect light and put them where temperatures are reasonably constant. They\u2019ll also be fine outdoors where they\u2019re protected from direct sun and chilling winds.<\/p>\n

Make sure to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Don\u2019t let them sit in standing water. There\u2019s no need to feed them \u2014 the grower\u2019s done that for you.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014Gary Jones is Chief Horticulturist at Armstrong Garden Centers, which has locations on Friars Road and Morena Boulevard. Email your drought and gardening questions to growingdialogue@armstronggarden.com<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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