Euphorbia 脳 martini 'Ascot Rainbow'PBR (v)
Martin's spurge 'Ascot Rainbow'
A cultivar with gold and green variegated foliage that is tinged pink in colder weather. Flowerheads of green bracts with central red flowers are borne in March to July; often a short-lived plant
Size
Ultimate height
1鈥�1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2鈥�5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5鈥�1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | Green Variegated Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red | Green Variegated Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Variegated Yellow | |||
| Winter | Green Variegated Yellow Pink |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, light soil in full sun. Considered drought tolerant. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in spring or early summer; dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Euphorbia 脳 martini 'Ascot Rainbow'PBR (v)
Martin's spurge 'Ascot Rainbow'
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