Dobbies Edinburgh is preparing for a blooming festive season as its annual delivery of poinsettias lands in store.
This year, it’s the traditional red variety taking centre stage as Dobbies anticipates a surge in demand for this classic Christmas plant driven by the growing trend of nostalgic festive styling.
In addition to the popular red variety, white and pink poinsettias will also be available at Dobbies Edinburgh store for those looking to switch up their Christmas colour palette.
Speaking about poinsettias, Dobbies’ Senior Plant Buyer, Claire Bishop, says: “Poinsettias have been a Christmas favourite for generations, bringing colour and warmth to homes during the festive season, so we’re excited to welcome them to our Edinburgh store to kick off the celebrations.
“Our customers loved the pink and white varieties last year, so we’ve brought these back for 2025, along with the ever-popular red – which we’re expecting to be the standout choice this Christmas for creating a show-stopping centrepiece as more people embrace a traditional festive look.
“Whether used for decorating or gifting, poinsettias, also known as Euphorbia pulcherrima, remain a simple but effective way to grow festive cheer and will instantly bring that classic Christmas feel to any room.”
Claire’s top tips for keeping your poinsettia looking its best
Choose a bright spot
Finding the right place for your poinsettia is key. Poinsettias like a lot of light so you should place them in a bright spot where they’ll get as much indirect sunlight as possible per day. However, you should avoid direct sunlight as this could scorch the plant. The red parts of the flower are known as bracts which have tiny yellow flowers at the centre, known as cyathia. Being a tropical plant, poinsettias also like warmth so you should keep them away from windows and other draughty spots as this could cause the plant’s bracts to drop.
Watering your plant
You should only water your poinsettia when the soil feels dry to the touch. This will vary on the temperature of your home, so your plant could require watering every few days, or once a week depending on its surroundings and they don’t like waterlogged soil.
Feed your poinsettia
Your poinsettia will benefit from monthly feedings to keep it thriving long into the new year. Consider using a liquid plant food to fertilise your poinsettia.
For more advice, and to explore Dobbies’ full range of houseplants and decorations for Christmas 2025, visit www.dobbies.com