Holiday Flowers
November 28, 2012
I am not exactly sure when certain flowers became associated with our December holiday season, but as long as I can remember, Poinsettias have been part of holiday decorations. The bright red leaves (only the yellow round centers are really the flower of the plant) and the lower green leaves replicate the reds and greens of the traditional holiday season. If folks do no other decorating, they are likely to have a bright poinsettia.
Another plant that is also popular during the late fall and early winter holidays is the bright red Amaryllis. Obtaining these bulbs around Thanksgiving is usually soon enough to have them grow and bloom by December 25.As a youngster it was fun to watch them grow. They seem to add inches right before ones eyes.
Then there is the "Christmas Cactus" that usually blooms in November/December. It, too has bright red blossoms. Sometimes on plant will have 20 or 30 blossoms which make a great splash of color.
All of these plants now come in a variety of shades of pink and red and even white. To decorate now a days does not require using just the traditional red and green.
Another popular holiday blossom is the white narcissus better known as "Paper Whites". Starttin in mid November, these bulbs can be nurtured to bloom for the holidays.Unlike the above blossoms, these delicate white blossoms emit the most wonderful scent.
These plants all signal that the holiday season is upon us and they add that bright and living dimension to our decorations.
I am not exactly sure when certain flowers became associated with our December holiday season, but as long as I can remember, Poinsettias have been part of holiday decorations. The bright red leaves (only the yellow round centers are really the flower of the plant) and the lower green leaves replicate the reds and greens of the traditional holiday season. If folks do no other decorating, they are likely to have a bright poinsettia.
Another plant that is also popular during the late fall and early winter holidays is the bright red Amaryllis. Obtaining these bulbs around Thanksgiving is usually soon enough to have them grow and bloom by December 25.As a youngster it was fun to watch them grow. They seem to add inches right before ones eyes.
Then there is the "Christmas Cactus" that usually blooms in November/December. It, too has bright red blossoms. Sometimes on plant will have 20 or 30 blossoms which make a great splash of color.
All of these plants now come in a variety of shades of pink and red and even white. To decorate now a days does not require using just the traditional red and green.
Another popular holiday blossom is the white narcissus better known as "Paper Whites". Starttin in mid November, these bulbs can be nurtured to bloom for the holidays.Unlike the above blossoms, these delicate white blossoms emit the most wonderful scent.
These plants all signal that the holiday season is upon us and they add that bright and living dimension to our decorations.
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