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Christmas Poinsettias II / Euphorbia pulcherrima

Posted on December 15, 2014 by soulofagardener

Euphorbia pulcherrima POLLY’S PINK (Paul Ecke Ranch) – The pointed or sharply tapered bracts of this cultivar are a bright fuchsia pink. These are nicely contrasted by deep green foliage and intermediate bracts that are often a greenish-pink tint. Poinsettias are … Continue reading →

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Christmas Poinsettias / Euphorbia pulcherrima

Posted on December 14, 2014 by soulofagardener

Euphorbia pulcherrima SPARKLING PUNCH (Paul Ecke Ranch) – A pink version of ‘Ice Punch’ with soft pink bracts accented with central white streaking, with the variegation becoming more intense with age. It has medium to high vigor and was voted best … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wreath Decoration Options

Posted on December 10, 2012 by soulofagardener

‘All Around’ – This large prefabricated wreath has mixed greens of Red Cedar (Thuja plicata), White Pine and Pacific Silver Fir (Abies amabilis) – in fact, all of the wreaths displayed here are ready to deocrate, so I’m just going … Continue reading →

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Easy 4-Step Christmas Planters

Posted on December 9, 2012 by soulofagardener

I have used 14″ black plastic containers for all of these Christmas combinations in order to focus on the plant material. Always try to start with the tallest plant, which in this case is a Chamaecyparis lawsoniana ‘Ellwood’s Gold’. I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Centerpieces

Posted on December 8, 2012 by soulofagardener

‘All Greens’ – There is nothing in this arrangement but live seasonal greens that can be found in most people’s gardens. It starts with a plastic centerpiece holder (available at craft stores) and a cut block of Oasis or flower … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cactus / Schlumbergera

Posted on December 1, 2012 by soulofagardener

Schlumbergera ‘Red’ (syn. Zygocactus) – Christmas Cactus are usually sold in garden centres by colour rather than cultivar, and there are actually two species (or hybrids) involved – Thanksgiving Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata / yellow pollen) and Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera x … Continue reading →

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A Poinsettia Sampler

Posted on November 30, 2012 by soulofagardener

Euphorbia pulcherrima ‘Ruby Frost’ (Syngenta) – A newer poinsettia introduction with uniquely toothed bracts (or flower petals) of white with contrasting ruby red veins, margins and highlights – giving an overall pink appearance. When choosing a poinsettia, pick one that … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees II

Posted on November 29, 2012 by soulofagardener

Picea abies – Norway Spruce has an undeserved reputation for shedding needles, as this has not been a problem for me with either cut or live trees. The mid green branches form a dense crown and are quite stiff, making … Continue reading →

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Christmas Door Swags

Posted on November 28, 2012 by soulofagardener

‘Christmas Cheer’ – This inviting Christmas door swag started off with a base of three Noble Fir branches, which are long-lasting and not prone to drying out or shedding. I layered in two golden sprigs from a Chamaecyparis obtusa ‘Crippsii’ as … Continue reading →

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Amaryllis / Hippeastrum

Posted on November 27, 2012 by soulofagardener

Hippeastrum ‘Pink Diamond’ – An elegant cultivar of Amaryllis with large rose-pink flowers, contrasted with white central accents. Plant the bulb (purchase the largest grade or size) 6 to 8 weeks before you want it to bloom, using a small … Continue reading →

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