Pre-Order Poinsettias while Supporting the Garden of the Coastal Plain

November 10, 2014

Ten varieties of the best-selling potted plant in the United States are now for sale at the Garden of the Coastal Plain at Georgia Southern University. You can pre-order florist-quality poinsettias for convenient pick-up on Thursday, Dec. 4 or Thursday, Dec. 11 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  “With traditional colors and vibrant new varieties, these plants make great gifts and decorations,” said Carolyn Altman, director of the Garden. “Quantities of some varieties such as Ice Punch and Tapestry are extremely limited and very popular, so order today!” View available varieties and place an order. Poinsettias are $15 each and all proceeds support the Garden. Fun fact: Joel Roberts Poinsett introduced the poinsettia plant to the United States from Mexico. Poinsett was a botanist, physician and the first United States Ambassador to Mexico. December 12 is Poinsettia Day, which marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett in 1851.