Wondrous Wednesday – Perhaps a Poinsettia or two?

For those of us who find ourselves in a part of the world where the warm days of summer cannot come soon enough,  I bring to you a bit of a reprieve:

This breath-taking Conservatory brings with it a delightful display of poinsettias.  I did not know poinsettias came in so many shapes and colors.  I also associate them with Christmas; however, after seeing this amazing collection, I’d say they are ‘anytime’ worthy!!

Here is another picture I took the same day:

For those of you with a green (or more appropriate, a red) thumb, do poinsettias grow this way, or was this the handy work of a plant wizard?  Please click on the pictures to get the full effect, as it were.

Happy Wednesday from Chicagoland and stay warm (or cool; or tepid)!