Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow'

Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow'

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Price: $18.99

Features

Characteristics

Plant Needs

Common Name: Spurge

The unique variegated foliage of 'Ascot Rainbow' is phenomenal and looked fantastic in our garden from spring through fall. It was selected by the Australian hybridizer for its highly ornamental variegated flowers (bracts) and foliage. Narrow, grey-green leaves have a striking yellow edge.

The foliage is topped by clusters of variegated cream, lime, and green flowers (bracts) in spring. In the cooler months, the foliage at the ends of the stems becomes flushed with shades of red, pink, and orange. In our location near Lake Michigan where summer temperatures are a bit cooler, a bit of the pink coloring remained all summer long. We did not observe any reversion in our trials. Overwinters well in zone 5b with excellent drainage.

This plant would make a fabulous specimen in a brightly colored patio container and will undoubtedly add flair to the garden.  As an added bonus, it is highly heat and drought tolerant.

Characteristics

Plant Type:

Perennial

Garden Height:

20 Inches

Spread:

20 Inches

Flower Colors:

Multicolored

Tolerant to:

Drought, Salt

Resists:

Deer, Rabbits

Growth Rate:

  • Medium

Garden Style:

  • Patio Container
  • Cottage Eclectic
  • Modern Rock Garden

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:

Full Sun

Bloom Time:

Late Spring

Hardiness Zones:

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water Category:

Average, Low

Soil Fertility Requirement:

Average Soil

Soil PH Category:

Acidic Soil, Alkaline Soil, Neutral Soil

Uses:

Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Specimen or Focal Point

Common Name: Spurge

The unique variegated foliage of 'Ascot Rainbow' is phenomenal and looked fantastic in our garden from spring through fall. It was selected by the Australian hybridizer for its highly ornamental variegated flowers (bracts) and foliage. Narrow, grey-green leaves have a striking yellow edge.

The foliage is topped by clusters of variegated cream, lime, and green flowers (bracts) in spring. In the cooler months, the foliage at the ends of the stems becomes flushed with shades of red, pink, and orange. In our location near Lake Michigan where summer temperatures are a bit cooler, a bit of the pink coloring remained all summer long. We did not observe any reversion in our trials. Overwinters well in zone 5b with excellent drainage.

This plant would make a fabulous specimen in a brightly colored patio container and will undoubtedly add flair to the garden.  As an added bonus, it is highly heat and drought tolerant.

Plant Type:

Perennial

Garden Height:

20 Inches

Spread:

20 Inches

Flower Colors:

Multicolored

Tolerant to:

Drought, Salt

Resists:

Deer, Rabbits

Growth Rate:

  • Medium

Garden Style:

  • Patio Container
  • Cottage Eclectic
  • Modern Rock Garden

Light Requirement:

Full Sun

Bloom Time:

Late Spring

Hardiness Zones:

5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water Category:

Average, Low

Soil Fertility Requirement:

Average Soil

Soil PH Category:

Acidic Soil, Alkaline Soil, Neutral Soil

Uses:

Border Plant, Container, Cut Foliage, Specimen or Focal Point

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