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, which are free and do not require registration.
29 November and 2 December - North Carolina State University
Horticulture Field Laboratory
(next to JC Raulston Arboretum)
4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh, NC
- Industry Day #1: Thursday, November 29: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (with industry suppliers present)
- Industry Day #2: Sunday, December 2: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Growers are welcome to visit either day.
The event is free, and no registration is required. Come see the latest trials with over 110 cultivars and color combinations.
Co-Sponsored by the NC Commercial Flower Growers Association.
NCSU Trial contact: Dr. Brian Whipker (bwhipker@ncsu.edu)
Thursday, 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 2: 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse
King, NC
Mark your calendars for Mitchell's Nursery & Greenhouse's Poinsettia Open House at 1088 W, Dalton Road, in King, NC 27021. It will be Sunday, December 2 from 12:00 to 4:00. We are one of two commercial greenhouses in the state to hold poinsettia trials. We are growing over 9,000 in 92 different varieties this year. You will enjoy seeing new varieties, voting on your favorites, and free refreshments. The poinsettias will be on display about 1 week before and 1 week after. For more information: 336-983-4107
Click on the link for details: Mitchell's Nursery and Greenhouse