The americans call them christmas flowers botanists insist on euphorbia pulcherrima but as far as were concerned variegated poinsettia will do nicelyas colourful as a carnival in acapulco they provide dazzling contrast to the traditional forest hues of most seasonal greenery this is why our poinsettias are a must have for festive arrangements and in case youre wondering poinsettias are named after joel poinsett 1775 1851 the us ambassador to mexico who introduced them to the usa