Bring the festive spirit to your garden all year round with Poinsettia Seeds – the Christmas Star plant. Known for its bright, vibrant red bracts and striking green foliage, this perennial shrub adds a colorful touch to any garden or landscape. Whether you're planting a festive hedge, creating a screen for privacy, or adding a pop of color to your patio or container garden, Poinsettia will brighten up any outdoor or indoor space. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, this plant offers both beauty and low-maintenance care.

Key Benefits

• Vibrant Christmas Red Bracts: The iconic red bracts surrounding the yellow center of the poinsettia plant provide a festive and striking display, perfect for holiday-inspired gardens.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, Poinsettia is highly drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-water gardens or for gardeners looking for a hardy, easy-to-care-for plant.
• Perennial Plant: As a perennial, Poinsettia comes back year after year, offering long-term value and beauty in your landscape.
• Versatile Growing Options: Perfect for growing in containers, pots, or directly in garden beds. It also makes a lovely addition to hedges and screens.
• Indoor and Outdoor Friendly: Poinsettia thrives both outdoors in sunny locations and indoors as a decorative houseplant.
• Attracts Pollinators: The small yellow flowers at the center of the bracts attract bees and other beneficial insects, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, this plant requires minimal care, making it perfect for gardeners who prefer low-maintenance plants that deliver high impact.

How to Plant Poinsettia Seeds

Planting Season:

Sow Poinsettia Seeds in early spring after the danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date.

Seed Preparation:

For faster germination, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

Planting Instructions:

• Depth: Plant the seeds 1/8 to 1/4 inch deep in well-draining, fertile soil.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-24 inches apart, depending on how large you want the shrub to grow. For a hedge, plant closer together.
• Light Requirements: Poinsettias prefer full sun but can tolerate some light shade. Aim for at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil is best. If planting in containers, use a good-quality potting mix.

Water and Care

• Watering Needs: Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Once established, Poinsettia is drought-tolerant but benefits from regular watering during dry spells.
• Temperature: Prefers warm temperatures ranging from 60°F to 70°F (16°C to 21°C). Can tolerate some cooler temperatures in winter if kept indoors.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to encourage healthy growth. Avoid over-fertilizing, as it can result in lush foliage but fewer blooms.
• Pruning: Prune back after flowering to maintain a tidy shape and promote new growth. Regular pruning can also help encourage bushier growth for hedges and screens.
• Container Care: If growing in containers, make sure the pot has good drainage, and repot every few years to prevent the plant from becoming root-bound.

Perfect For

• Holiday Gardens: Add festive red and green color to your garden with Poinsettia, a beautiful choice for holiday-themed gardens.
• Landscaping: Use Poinsettia in garden beds, hedges, or screens to create colorful, living fences or privacy barriers.
• Patios and Containers: Ideal for growing in pots and containers, making it perfect for patios, balconies, and decks.
• Indoor Décor: Grow Poinsettia indoors as a colorful houseplant to brighten your living space throughout the year, especially during the holiday season.
• Pollinator Gardens: The small flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to eco-friendly gardens.

Recommended Coverage

A packet of Poinsettia Seeds will cover approximately 40-60 square feet, depending on planting density and growth habit.

Add Color and Festivity to Your Garden with Poinsettia Seeds

Order your Poinsettia Seeds today and enjoy the beauty of this vibrant, hardy plant in your landscape or home. With its striking red bracts, ability to thrive both indoors and outdoors, and drought-tolerant nature, Poinsettia is the perfect way to bring a festive touch to your garden year-round!