Description
Poinsettia Red- 10cm
Our poinsettias are full of passion and grown to the highest standard possible, which is why our Poinsettias are so impressive!
- Poinsettias produce masses of distinct flowers, which are very decorative
- Available: November- December
- When transporting ensure they are not left out in the cold
- Avoid cold placements, especially in the winter months
- Poinsettias like warmth
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How are they grown?
13cm Poinsettias
Potted end of June– Longer cooler growing season than most to produce tougher, stronger plants (Temp 18c)
Tips pinched after 3 weeks– we pinch 9 leaves to produce a bushier plant. 21c temp for 2 weeks to ensure side shoots all grow and then back down to 18c.
Spaced 3 times– each plant is graded so when the growth regulator is applied, they are all even, this keeps the plant compact. Final spacing is at 8 pots per m2 which ensures air movement, to stop the plants from rotting.
Initiation– The coloured leaves are made by the plant the 3rd week in Sept (equinox) when the day length is reduced.
Final month– Temp is raised to 22c for the last two weeks in October to make the coloured leaves as large as possible. Then the temp is dropped gradually to 14c, so the crop is hardened ready for Garden Centre sale.
