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Thursday Thirteen #14 ~ Poinsettias at Molbak’s

December 19, 2007 by Ellen

Did you know about all the different varieties of Poinsettias? I visited a local nursery and was amazed at all the beauties they have on display. Molbak’s is not only a wonderful nursery it is a tourist destination. Here are 13 of the 19 varieties I counted at the nursery.

1. Peterstar White 2. Jester Red

3. Premium Lipstick 4. Cortez Burgundy

5. Strawberries & Cream 6. Merlot

7. Winter Rose - Dark Red 8. Whitestar

9. Red Fox “Pink Cadillac” 10. Silverstar Red

11. Da Vinci Pink 12. Snowcap White

13. Chianti Red 14. oops here’s a bonus, Mars Pink!

Here’s some more information about the history and cultivation of the Poinsettia

I’ll leave you with this Poinsettia Christmas Tree that is on display at Molbak’s Nursery in Woodinville, Washington

And FYI these plants are not poisonous. Click here to read about that.

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80 Responses to “Thursday Thirteen #14 ~ Poinsettias at Molbak’s”

on December 19, 2007 at 3:06 pm1 Chelle Y.

Those are beautiful, but I always manage to kill mine!
on December 19, 2007 at 3:25 pm2 Nap Warden

I had no idea there were so many different kinds! Really wonderful pictures!
on December 19, 2007 at 3:37 pm3 susiej

My goodness — I thought it was just red white and green!
on December 19, 2007 at 3:54 pm4 nicholas

I knew nothing about them, but what very lovely photos!
on December 19, 2007 at 4:02 pm5 burntofferings

These are STUNNING!!!

I have not seen so many differing colours either…

Have a great TT and a very Merry Christmas!
on December 19, 2007 at 4:08 pm6 Lynn

I only know of pink and red poinsettias. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful pictures and even the history.
on December 19, 2007 at 4:23 pm7 rosemary

They’re beautiful! When we lived in Nepal, we saw poinsettias that grew as shrubs at least 8 feet tall. It was an amazing sight for me since I was used to seeing them only at Christmas, and in small pots.
on December 19, 2007 at 4:36 pm8 SandyCarlson

I think Mars Pink is my favorite. Thanks for the extra. The legend is a wonderful story. Thanks for that, too.
on December 19, 2007 at 4:50 pm9 Lana G!

The tree is fabulous! Love it!
on December 19, 2007 at 4:59 pm10 Country Dawn

I had NO idea! How cool!

My TT is about family christmas traditions!
on December 19, 2007 at 4:59 pm11 Comedy Plus

How wonderful. Much of this I didn’t know. Very well done. Have a great TT.
on December 19, 2007 at 5:01 pm12 Susan Helene Gottfri

Oh, man! A Mars pink one — think it would be just as pretty West of Mars? (okay, bad joke. Sorry.)

I love poinsettias. I’d never known they came in so many cultivars; thanks for teaching me about them!

Merry Christmas!
on December 19, 2007 at 5:07 pm13 Smiler

Well I never knew about Poincettias and certainly didn’t have any idea there were quite that many varieties! Interesting list!
on December 19, 2007 at 5:15 pm14 No nonsense girl

Thanks soo much for the prayers…they are very appreciated!!!!

what a great TT!!!
on December 19, 2007 at 5:35 pm15 Ornery's Wife

Lovely! Who’da guessed there were so many varieties? I bought one for my mil this season that was painted and glittered –it was purple and she absolutely loved it. I have never been able to keep them alive, and gave up years ago, but I sure enjoy looking at them!
TM
on December 19, 2007 at 5:51 pm16 Lori

What beautiful Christmas reminders, since that is the only time you can get them….Happy TT
on December 19, 2007 at 6:11 pm17 Amy Ruttan

I love Pointsettas!! Those are gorgeous. Have a Merry Christmas.
on December 19, 2007 at 6:18 pm18 Secret Agent Mama

I have one on my table and I love it!! Great TT!!
on December 19, 2007 at 6:23 pm19 pussreboots

Beautiful. I’ve learned a lot from your post this week. Happy TT.
on December 19, 2007 at 6:35 pm20 fullbodytransplant

Something about the Poinsetta just feels like the season. Thanks for the sensory overload@
on December 19, 2007 at 6:48 pm21 Brenda ND

Beautiful poinsettas! Well done!
on December 19, 2007 at 7:05 pm22 Michelle

Winter Rose and Strawberries and Cream would be my favorites…. And pointsettas last forever too! Happy Holidays I came over from fondofphotography.com
on December 19, 2007 at 7:12 pm23 Carrie Lofty

Totally in love with that Christmas tree. But my kids and cats would eat it. And get sick. No fair.
on December 19, 2007 at 7:20 pm24 shesawriter

I think I like the red ones the most. That tree picture is beautiful!

My Thursday Thirteen #5
on December 19, 2007 at 7:32 pm25 Linda C

The only variations I’ve ever seen are man-made ones at WalMart. Ugh. These are beautiful. Your photos are lovely.
on December 19, 2007 at 7:53 pm26 DrillerAA

These photos are wonderful.
Thanks for stopping by my blog.
on December 19, 2007 at 7:55 pm27 CrAzY Working Mom

Beautiful!

Thanks for dropping by and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours.
on December 19, 2007 at 8:04 pm28 Lisa

Great idea! I didn’t realize there were so many different types.
on December 19, 2007 at 8:06 pm29 marcia v

Oh lovely and that tree is so nice How fun,have a safe Merry Christmas
on December 19, 2007 at 8:22 pm30 Tiffany Aller

I never knew! GREAT list!! I’m off to buy whatever variety is available at the grocery store!!!
on December 19, 2007 at 8:28 pm31 anglophilefootballfanatic

Oh, they are gorgeous. I love that you included the history lesson. Gotta read the Tomie de Paola book!!
on December 19, 2007 at 8:48 pm32 toni

Oh my they are gorgeous. I thought there were only two kinds of poinsettias: red and white. Haha! This post was really informative. Thanks for showing the beautiful range of poinsettias.

And by the way, are they poisonous?

Happy TT!
on December 19, 2007 at 8:55 pm33 Deby

I have not been to Molbak’s…..I go to Watson’s close to me..and I have seen Cisco do his thing in person…it was so fun…the Poinsettias look beautiful
Deby
on December 19, 2007 at 9:02 pm34 Gattina

I love the deep red once and this tree is just amazing !
on December 19, 2007 at 9:08 pm35 Xakara

Those were gorgeous pictures, thank you so much for sharing them and the information that went with them!

Happy TT

~X
on December 19, 2007 at 9:12 pm36 Lara

These were wonderful!! And I didn’t keep poinsettas because I thought they WERE poisonous to my cats!!
Great photos and info — thanks and happy TT!
on December 19, 2007 at 9:16 pm37 Erin

I never knew there were so many kinds!
on December 19, 2007 at 9:50 pm38 mamaarcher

great idea for a Thursday 13! they are beautiful pictures!
on December 19, 2007 at 10:20 pm39 Joyful Days

Too many choices! I want one of each!! Loved it.
on December 19, 2007 at 10:23 pm40 SJ Reidhead

The last Christmas I spent with the grandparents, my aunt, grandmother, etc. all were given beautiful poinsettia hanging baskets that were worth a good $75. One day while we were all out shopping my grandfather planed every one of them!

The Pink Flamingo
on December 20, 2007 at 12:46 am41 Mar

What an amazing (and beautiful!) TT, lucky me I get to see all this! had no idea there were so many different kinds, love the Merlot one, I got one of those last Christmas.

Happy TT and merry Xmas!
on December 20, 2007 at 12:47 am42 Mar

Nope, I was wrong: it is the White Star the one I meant
on December 20, 2007 at 2:28 am43 Darla

Oooh, very nice! We still have a very healthy strawberries and cream poinsettia from last year–the first time EVER that one’s survived a whole year in our house!
on December 20, 2007 at 3:02 am44 Robin

How beautiful. I like the deep red ones the best.
on December 20, 2007 at 3:20 am45 zamejias

Lovely, lovely photos of the different varieties. And there’s even a history. We’ve set up some one our tree, too. Only that these are fake ones.
on December 20, 2007 at 4:02 am46 Sue

What a terrific and festive list idea! Thank you

Happy TT, and Happy Holidays!
on December 20, 2007 at 4:07 am47 Emma Petersen

Great list. Gorgeous pictures. Surprisingly, I’ve never heard about them being poisionous to humans only to animals. And because my fatboy has a habit of sticking things in his mouth I’ve never had one in the house with him.

Happy TT!
on December 20, 2007 at 4:18 am48 Lazy Daisy

Oh Wow, what a great post….I love all the colors and the history too. (hmmm…..I like that kind of eye candy!) Merry Christmas. Thanks for dropping by!
on December 20, 2007 at 4:39 am49 Toni

Wow! So pretty; I like lipstick the best!
on December 20, 2007 at 4:47 am50 Michelle@mominmentalmotion

Your photos are lovely! I think my favorite is the oops, bonus! Lipstick is second. Thanks for posting and visiting my blog. Merry Christmas.
on December 20, 2007 at 5:42 am51 Pamela Kramer

I had no idea that there were so many different kinds. I’ve always been told by my mother that they were poisonous. Happy TT.
on December 20, 2007 at 5:47 am52 jennifer

So Pretty!!

My 13 is upWorking at HOme MOm
Happy Holidays!
on December 20, 2007 at 6:35 am53 Jane

How beautiful. I did not know there were so many varieties.
Thanks for dropping by my T13.
on December 20, 2007 at 6:54 am54 Holly

I always liked them, but had never gotten them in the past because I had cats and we were told they were poisonous. And I never knew there were so many varieties - wow!

Happy TT-13, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays!

Smiles,

Holly
http://theabundanceplace.com
on December 20, 2007 at 6:56 am55 nikki

I’m all about the Strawberry and cream one! Who knew there were that many poinsettias?
on December 20, 2007 at 7:45 am56 Susanne

They are just gorgeous! One of my favorite flowers. I actually saw purple ones at Walmart this year. How they did that, I don’t know. When we went to Hawaii at Christmas time, we would walk all over the hotels lobbies. They had incredible displays made with pointsettias.
on December 20, 2007 at 7:47 am57 Diane

I think those pink-y ones are just *lovely*… sigh…

I just wish I could manage to not kill every plant I acquire!
on December 20, 2007 at 7:48 am58 JaniceNW

Ah, Molbaks, the mecca for NW gardeners. They have some lovely pointsettias in the decorations at the Salish this year.

Thanks for the tour of my backyard, so to speak. I’m in SE King co.
on December 20, 2007 at 7:59 am59 Frigga

I’ve never been a fan of poinsettias… I never knew there were so many kinds - I think I might finally be seeing the beauty in them!
on December 20, 2007 at 8:04 am60 amypalko

Loved the Poinsettia Christmas tree! I want one of them in my living room next year
on December 20, 2007 at 8:25 am61 tanabata

The Strawberries & Cream one is pretty fun but the red ones are still my favourite. Very interesting to read about the history of them and thanks for clearing up the poison myth.
on December 20, 2007 at 8:32 am62 Penelope Anne

They are all beautiful, I never manage to keep mine looking so nice once they get home. Great pictorial and history post this week. Mine is up at the Cafe should you like to pop by.
on December 20, 2007 at 8:35 am63 maryt

ellen, I am speechless! Your post is so beautiful and so much work! Poinsettias are my favorite! Thanks so much for posting all the beautiful flowers. Thanks for visiting my TT post.
Come visit my other blog for Christmas hugs: http//workofthepoet.blogspot.com
on December 20, 2007 at 8:49 am64 On a Limb w/ Claudia

I had not idea there were so many colorful varieties and I grew up in Southern California. Gosh they are so beautiful! Thank you for brightening my day!

Happy TT!

My TT is up: Reasons my life sucks!
on December 20, 2007 at 9:58 am65 Lesley

Those are lovely! I love the Premium Lipstick one!
on December 20, 2007 at 10:08 am66 palofmine

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on December 20, 2007 at 11:51 am67 Rae

I never knew there were so many different kinds out there they are all beautiful I may have to take a drive up to Woodinville just to see that its very beautiful Happy TT & Happy Holidays-http://inraesworld.blogspot.com/
on December 20, 2007 at 11:55 am68 Mommychicky

I’ve seen quite a few types at Longwood Gardens. I’ve never seen #7 but I think that’s my new favorite because it looks so different.

Thanks for stopping by and happy TT!
on December 20, 2007 at 12:38 pm69 Gin

This is a wonderful post…the poinsettias are truly beautiful! Loved the history as well. Thank you for sharing.
on December 20, 2007 at 12:56 pm70 Marilyn

Wow… I figurd there were a few more varieties than what they had at the Grocery store… but I had no idea. The shapes of the “petals” are a lot more varried than I thought too.
on December 20, 2007 at 12:59 pm71 damozel

Oh my, those are SO BEAUTIFUL. I never have had them in the house because I’d always heard they were poisonous to cats…but I adore them.
on December 20, 2007 at 4:59 pm72 Norma

What a lovely selection. Thanks for the lovely photos and the information.

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on December 20, 2007 at 5:15 pm73 Janet

I saw some beautiful blue and purple ones in Frederick, MD recently!
on December 20, 2007 at 5:51 pm74 Harris

Wow! I didn’t know there was such a variety. BEAUTIFUL!

~Harris.
on December 20, 2007 at 6:26 pm75 Leslie Dicken

They are all so gorgeous!! I never knew there were so many varieties and colors!

Thanks for visiting my blog! Happy T13!

Leslie
on December 20, 2007 at 8:32 pm76 Diana

Wow! You have a lot of comments. I liked the article you linked to. The pictures of the poinsettias were all gorgeous! I had no idea there were that many varieties.
on December 21, 2007 at 7:08 am77 Mrs. Mordecai

I really enjoyed this post, especially the history of the poinsettia, which I had never heard. Thanks so much for sharing this! Excellent work!
on December 21, 2007 at 11:12 am78 e-Mom

Lol, yes, Molbaks! We’ took a wonderful walk through the nursery last year at this time. Thanks for posting all these amazing photos.

Blessings, e-Mom @ Chrysalis
on December 21, 2007 at 1:44 pm79 TJ

Thank you! My grandmother lives in Mexico, and has poinsettas growing in her backyard! I’m just happy to have the 2 I’ve kept alive from last year, and my new one from this year on my desk.
on December 21, 2007 at 5:23 pm80 Linda R. Moore

They are gorgeous. I don’t think I had ever seen white ones before a couple of days ago…

My TT was about the solstice this week.

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