Press Category: History
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Mid-century with poinsettias Poinsettias. Combine tradition and modernity.
Poinsettias fit into any type of interior design. However, they harmonise particularly well with the modern mid-century style. We explain why.
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Flower of the Holy Night. How an ancient Aztec bloom became the most popular plant on Earth.
Poinsettias have become the festive flowers of choice throughout Europe, but their roots are on the other side of the ocean, in the Aztec Kingdom of North and Central America, where it was highly prized by Kings Netzahualcoyotl and Montezuma. Known in Chile and Peru as The Crown of the Andes, the poinsettia is actually…
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December 12th is Poinsettia Day.
Since 1852, people in the U.S. have celebrated Poinsettia Day on Dec. 12 by giving each other poinsettias. Learn more about this special day.
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Diplomat of the heart. Why you should give a poinsettia to a loved one on 12/12?
Whether as a token of love, an apology or a thank you, there are many reasons to give poinsettias as gifts. Read about why 12.12 is the perfect day for a poinsettia greeting.