Did you know that North Carolina is ranked #2 in poinsettia production? Then it should come as no surprise that there are a number of poinsettia open houses being hosted in North Carolina. Below lists details of all three.
29 November and 4 December North Carolina State University
Horticulture Field Laboratory (next to JC Raulston Arboretum)
4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC
Industry Day
Tuesday, November 29: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with industry suppliers present)
Industry and Consumer Day
Sunday, Dec. 4: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(in the Ruby C. McSwain Center + greenhouse)
Growers are welcome to visit on either day.
The event is free, and no registration is required. Come see the latest trials with over 100 cultivars and color combinations. Co-Sponsored by the NC Commercial Flower Growers Association.
NCSU Trial contact: Dr. John Dole (john_dole@ncsu.edu)
Tuesday, November 29: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Homewood Nursery 10809 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh, NC
The retail trial with 100 cultivars will be on display at Homewood Nursery & Garden Center's Poinsettia Open House. Call for details: 919.847.0117
Sunday December 4: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse
King, NC
Mitchell's open house features 81 cultivars.
Click on the link for details: Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse
Source: North Carolina State University