Here are a few more of the varieties of poinsettias I photographed recently at Longwood Gardens. I just love seeing all the different colors and varieties poinsettias come in these days – and discovering new varieties every year.
This is the Ruby Frost Poinsettia – with white petals with red accents
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
Christmas Angel Marbella -with cream and bright pink petals
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Beckmanns Altrosa – wonderful big blossoms in a fantastic shade of pink
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(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
Nutcracker Red Poinsettia – a pale shade of red blossom
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Orion Red Poinsettia – a fantastic deep red poinsettia
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
And finally Renaissance Red Poinsettia – a compact red flower with ruffled petals
(c) 2010 Patty Hankins
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the poinsettias I photographed recently at Longwood Gardens. I love their Christmas display – and look forward to seeing (and photographing) it each year.