Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without a cheerful, red poinsettia. Most people are familiar with this crimson plant, but breeding has produced many different shades and colours, from peach, deep maroon and cinnamon to pink, yellow, apricot and even white. Modern varieties also vary in size and leaf shape, with textures ranging from soft velvet to ripples and furled edges.
Poinsettias can be fussy plants and without the right conditions and care,
