Spurge
Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'
Common Name: Spurge
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: griffithii
Cultivar: 'Fireglow'
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Fast growing
Features: Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.75 m (75 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Partial shade | Spread: 0.90 m (90 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Semi Evergreen | Flower Colour: Red, Yellow |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Red | Flowering Period: June to September |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Clay/Heavy or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Stiff dark green leaves edged orange-red are topped with bright brick-red summer flowers that gently fade to yellow in autumn before dying back. This fabulous spurge looks best as part of a vibrant planting scheme based on hot colours in a sunny border or with bronze-tinted ornamental grasses. Given a moist well-drained soil it may need restricting since it quickly forms small colonies. It tolerates light clay.
- Garden care: In autumn cut back the faded flower stems avoiding new ones. When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Remove unwanted seedlings each spring as part of routine border maintenance.
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