Blooms of the Month – December 2018

Poinsettia

Nothing quite says Christmas like a poinsettia plant! Native to Mexico, they have clusters of modified leaves that are usually a bright red but also come in creamy whites, peachy tones and pinks and are often mistaken for petals.

Poinsettia’s are perfect for decorating your front door step or the inside of your home around Christmas time, my favourite spot is under the Christmas tree.

They like indirect light for at least 6 hours during the day, and hate to be cold. Only water when soil is dry and avoid getting water on the leaves.

Holly

A beautiful little bush or shrub that is close to our hearts here at Bloom College! Holly comes is a wide variety of species but is best known for the small red berries it produces.

When you think of Holly you may initially think of English Holly, with it’s dark green, spiked leaves but Australia has it’s own variety as well.

This variety has softer leaves but still has the beautiful red berries – perfect for using in your Christmas themed arrangements this year.

Hippeastrum

Perfectly timed to flower at the end of Spring and all the way through December, Hippeastrums are absolutely stunning. Available in red and white, and numerous patterns in between, these lilies look stunning in a Christmas themed arrangement or just on their own for any occasion!

Grab some while they’re blooming!