Millstadt Young Plants and N.G. Heimos Greenhouses hosted their 15th annual Poinsettia Trial and Open House on November 17 and are now announcing their trial results. “We are grateful to everyone for making year 15 so special. We had 350 visitors over the two-day span. We wanted to thank everyone for attending and voting for your favorite poinsettia,” the team states.
The open house showcased a comparison trial of hunderds of poinsettia varieties from seven different breeders, namely Beekenkamp, Dümmen Orange, Lazzeri, Rhinehart, Selecta, Syngenta, and Suntory. The plants were finished naturally and short day.
Here are this year’s results: an
Top Reds:
- Ranch Red – Rinehart
- Ruby Red – Syngenta
- FabYULEous – Dummen
- Christmas Mouse – Selecta
- Robyn Red – Beekenkamp
Top Whites:
- Frozen White – Dummen
- Biancaneve – Lazerri
- J’Adore White Pearl – Dummen
- Whitestar – Syngenta
Top Pinks:
- Princettia Midi Pink – Suntory
- Luv U Pink – Dummen
- Pink Champagne – Selecta
- Early Polly’s Pink – Dummen
- Superba Pink – Lazerri
Other Top Picks:
- Superba Glitter – Lazerri
- Early Elegance Marble – Selecta
- Green Envy – Dummen
For more information:
Amy Morris
N. G. Heimos Greenhouse
Millstadt Young Plants
6627 State Route 158
Millstadt, IL 62260
[email protected]
www.ngheimosgreenhouses.com
