See Thousands Of Poinsettias, Shop For Gifts At Cantigny Park

WHEATON, IL — More than 3,000 poinsettias will be on display at Cantigny Park for the annual Shades of Crimson Poinsettia Display Nov. 19. Visitors can see 16 different types of poinsettia plants and buy their own plant to take home. Holiday gifts will also be available at Cantigny Park's Mistletoe Market, also slated for Nov. 19.

The veritable field of poinsettias makes for a great Instagram picture opportunity and photography is encouraged. Members of Cantigny Park's horticulture staff will be on hand to share information about the poinsettias and answer questions.

The poinsettias have been raised from three-inch long cuttings over a six-month period at Cantigny Park. Some of the festive plants will be available for sale, and nearly half will be donated to the Wheaton A.M. Rotary Club, where their sales will help fund local initiatives.

Shades of Crimson runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with poinsettia sales ending at 4:30 p.m. Remaining poinsettias will be available for purchase at Cantigny Park after the event and those that are not sold will be donated to care centers and nursing facilities in the area.

From 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., guests can browse artisanal holiday gifts at Mistletoe Market in Cantigny Park's Visitor Center. A total of 44 local vendors will offer their handcrafted items and art pieces at this popup market.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, Cantigny Park is requiring visitors to wear face coverings inside buildings and on the park's holiday trolley. The trolley will be available Nov. 19 to ferry guests throughout the park.

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