The Millstadt Young Plants and N.G. Heimos Greenhouses Poinsettia Trial and Open House takes place on Nov. 21 and feature a comparison trial of hundreds of poinsettia varieties from seven different breeders: Beekenkamp, Selecta, Dummen Orange, Lazzeri, Rinehart, Syngenta, and Suntory. Plants will be finished under natural light conditions and a short day or black cloth conditions. Featured speakers for the event are Nancy Rechcigl (Syngenta) and Carlos Bogran (OHP). To RSVP for the event, contact Susie Hines at 618-476-3617.
The Mitchell’s Nursery & Greenhouse Poinsettia Open House takes place on Dec. 1 in King, NC. This open house features 93 varieties of more than 10,000 plants. The poinsettias will be on display about one week before and one week after. For more information, call 336-983-4107 or email judy@mitchellsnurseryandgreenhouse.com.
Finally, Plantpeddler’s Poinsettia Variety Day will be held on Dec. 5 in Cresco, IA. The event includes a side–by–side comparison of more than 150 commercial and pre-release poinsettia varieties, produced under true production protocols and environmental conditions. All major Poinsettia breeders will be represented in the trial, including; Beekenkamp, Dummen Orange, Lazzeri, Rinehart Poinsettias, Selecta One, Suntory, and Syngenta Flowers. Industry representatives will be present to support their genetics and growers. New this year is a “Lunch & Learn” meal and tech talk by Gary Vollmer, sponsored by Selecta One. To RSVP, email info@plantpeddler.com or call 800–827-1654.