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By DR. DIANE RELF
Extension Environmental Horticulturist , The mention of holidays and flowers prompts most of us to think of poinsettias. Our holiday customs have become so entrenched with the use of red poinsettias that several other, well, deserving flowering plants go unnoticed. Not to take anything away from the appealing display of a property grown, high-quality poinsettia, but more and more consumers are opting for something a little different in the way of red yule flowers, said Diane Relf, environmental horticulturist with Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia Tech. . There are many other flowering plants available in florist shops, supermarkets, garden center, and greenhouses during the holidays. By carefully selecting and properly caring for these plants, you can ensure color throughout the holidays.
Amaryllis Grows Rapidly
Amaryllis can be purchased at any stage in its development — from a single bulb all the way to the "puffy bud” stage. Make sure one third of the bulb , (the "nose") is above the soil line;
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