Favorite Poinsettias From Mitchell’s Nursery and Greenhouse 2022 Trials

Princettia at Mitchells Nursery

Princettia Queen Pink (Suntory Flowers)

Mitchell’s Nursery and Greenhouse in King, NC, hosted its Poinsettia Viewing and Voting from Nov. 25 to Dec. 5. The operation grew 88 varieties, totaling more than 12,000 poinsettias, says Judy Mitchell. Customers and employees voted by selecting their top five favorite varieties in four categories — novelty, red, white, and pink. Voters could also write-in their top three overall favorites.

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Top Reds:

  • Christmas Mouse (Selecta One)
  • Burning Ember (Dümmen Orange)
  • Red Elf (Syngenta Flowers)
  • Ruby Red (Syngenta Flowers)
  • Tie with FabYULEous (Dümmen Orange) and Jubilee Red (Dümmen Orange)

Top Pinks:

  • Princettia Queen Pink (Suntory Flowers)
  • Luv U Pink (Dümmen Orange)
  • J’Adore Soft Pink (Dümmen Orange)
  • J’Adore Dark Pink (Dümmen Orange)
  • Candy Bubblegum (Syngenta Flowers)

Top Novelty:

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  • Candy Cane (Dümmen Orange)
  • Red Glitter (Dümmen Orange)
  • Cortez Burgundy (Syngenta Flowers)
  • Autumn Leaves (Dümmen Orange)
  • Orange Glow (Selecta One)

Top Whites:

  • Premium Polar Princettia White (Suntory Flowers)
  • Flurry White (Dümmen Orange)
  • Frozen (Dümmen Orange)
  • Jack Frost (Rinehart)
  • Alaska White (Lazzeri/Selecta One)

Top Three Overall:

  • Princettia Queen Pink (Suntory Flowers)
  • Red Glitter (Dümmen Orange)
  • Orange Glow (Selecta One)

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