Nov 8, 2022

Heimos to Host 15th Annual Poinsettia Trial, Open House

Millstadt Young Plants and N.G. Heimos Greenhouses will host their Poinsettia Trial Open House on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  They will host a special day for all brokers to meet with the breeders on Nov. 16.

The open house will be showcasing a comparison trial of hundreds of poinsettia varieties from seven different breeders: Beekenkamp, Dümmen Orange, Lazzeri, Rinehart, Selecta, Syngenta and Suntory, finished naturally and short day. Breakfast and lunch will be provided by the sponsors.

Lodging is available at the Hampton Inn, 165 Admiral Trost Drive, Columbia, IL 62236; 618.281.9000. Discounted rates are available for the trials. Please inform the hotel you are part of the N.G. Heimos Greenhouse Group.

For more information about the trials and to RSVP please contact Susie Hines at shines@ngheimos.com or 618.476.3617.

The trial address is 6627 State Route 158, Millstadt, IL, 62260.