This is an especially nice, deep red, and I like the touch of black in the leaves. It adds to the sophistication — perhaps it’s the Coco Chanel of poinsettias.
Do you know, the poinsettia is about the only plant I don’t like, oh, gladioli too…
I used to own a flower shop and they were temperamental and difficult to handle. Now the supermarket churn them out in their thousand, selling them for less money than I could have bought them wholesale 14 years ago… They should be nipped in the bud (runs for cover) …
Nice analogy
This is an especially nice, deep red, and I like the touch of black in the leaves. It adds to the sophistication — perhaps it’s the Coco Chanel of poinsettias.
My, my, that’s a hot posting! Great pic.
Love it! In fact, a Valentine’s Day appearance would not be, shall I say, out of character?
“timeless fashion vixen”…thanks for offering a great new way to see the pointsettia!
Yes, she is – love your way of seeing the world… 🙂
Love the personification
‘Seamed like silk’ lovely.
Indoor winter decorations
just took on a new appeal
( said the guy in me).
Do you know, the poinsettia is about the only plant I don’t like, oh, gladioli too…
I used to own a flower shop and they were temperamental and difficult to handle. Now the supermarket churn them out in their thousand, selling them for less money than I could have bought them wholesale 14 years ago… They should be nipped in the bud (runs for cover) …
striking!
“stiletto petals” has to have been pure inspiration–ahhh
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