🎄Why are Poinsettias used to Celebrate Holidays like Christmas 🎄

Hey gardeners, Ken and Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners here! Poinsettias have become a beloved symbol of Christmas, but have you ever wondered why?

 

The story begins with a young Mexican girl named Pepita who, lacking a gift for baby Jesus, offered humble weeds that miraculously transformed into brilliant red blooms. Later, in the 1800s, these "Flores de Noche Buena" were introduced to the U.S. by Ambassador Joel Poinsett. But it was the Ecke family who, with clever marketing in the mid-20th century, cemented the poinsettia's status as the Christmas flower.

 

Stop by Watters Garden Center to learn more about these fascinating plants and find the perfect poinsettia for your holiday celebration!

 

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🎄Ken & Lisa Lain, the Top 10 Gardeners

 

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