Every holiday season I get a call or two asking whether poinsettias are available as cut flowers. Fresh flower suppliers in our area don’t carry them, probably because it’s cheaper to just buy a plant or two and cut the flowers off yourself. If you do want to do this, there is one secret that you need to know. We do this when we need to salvage flowers from a poinsettia or two that may have been damaged in transit. Once you know the secret, you can use poinsettias in a variety of ways – in vases, in centerpieces, and yes, even in a bridal bouquet!
Let Me Show You A Little Secret About Poinsettias
If you need some ideas on ways that cut poinsettia flowers can be used, here are a couple of sources that will give you a wealth of ideas on decorating with poinsettias.
The Secret Life of Flowers: Poinsettias Trends!
Most often we see poinsettias in their own planter growing as cheerfully as can be, but this season we are seeing a trend in how to decorate with poinsettias as a cut bloom. * A single poinsettia stem makes quite a bold statement by …
Pretty Ways to Use Poinsettias
Poinsettias aren’t limited to red. And they don’t have to stay in the pot. Try some of these ideas for decorating with this classic Christmas plant…
If you’ve found other creative ways to use cut poinsettia flowers, feel free to share them.
