{"product_id":"nordic-star-poinsettia-euphorbia-pulcherrima-nordic-star","title":"Nordic Star Poinsettia - Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Nordic Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNordic Star Poinsettia (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia pulcherrima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nordic Star') is an open, bushy shrub with deep red bracts, the coloured leaves that act as flowers, through the winter months. In a pot it stays 30 to 60cm high and about 60cm wide, and planted in a frost free garden it matures into a large shrub of 2 to 3m. It is a classic plant for seasonal colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red all over.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark red bracts give a richer, more dramatic look than lighter red poinsettias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy and branching.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lots of branching stems carry colour right around the plant, so it looks full from every side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot now, garden later.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it as an indoor or patio plant, and plant it out later in a frost free garden where it will reach shrub size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour on a schedule.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poinsettias are short day plants, so they colour up as the days shorten into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth brightens it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A warm position gives brighter colour, and cold weather is its main enemy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor displays and potted colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a feature in a bright living room, a hallway or beside an entry. Move it to a slightly larger pot as it grows, using standard potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In subtropical and tropical gardens with no frost, plant it in the open ground for winter colour. Allow about 2m between plants, because it grows into a large shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerandahs and sheltered patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sheltered, open and airy spot with plenty of light suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nordic Star Poinsettia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e An open, airy location with plenty of light, frost free and warm. Cold weather can make it drop its leaves, so outdoors it suits subtropical and tropical gardens. Elsewhere, grow it in a pot and keep it inside through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, moist soil, or a standard potting mix with good drainage. Move it into a slightly bigger pot as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist but never soggy, and feed through the growing season. Warmth deepens the colour of the bracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back in spring once the colour fades to keep it compact and bushy. The plant begins to colour as daylight shortens, so keep it away from lights at night in autumn. Wear gloves when handling it, because the sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Nordic Star Poinsettia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant, not in colour, and the red bracts develop as it grows and the days shorten. Pot it up or plant it out in a frost free spot soon after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/euphorbia\"\u003eEuphorbia and poinsettias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it poisonous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Poinsettia sap can irritate skin, and the plant is toxic if eaten, so keep it away from pets and young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it not turned red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoinsettias colour as daylight shortens. Keep the plant in a warm spot without artificial light at night through autumn, and the bracts should develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frosts do not occur. Cold weather can make it drop its leaves. In warm gardens it grows into a large shrub of 2 to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789623787839,"sku":"EUP-PUL-NORDIC-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/nordic-star-poinsettia-euphorbia-pulcherrima-nordic-star.jpg?v=1792191414","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/nordic-star-poinsettia-euphorbia-pulcherrima-nordic-star","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}