Spurge
Euphorbia × martini
Common Name: Spurge
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: × martini
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.75 m (75 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 0.75 m (75 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Green, Red |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Red | Flowering Period: March to July |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
Upright fleshy stems with whorls of handsome red-stained, mid-green leaves are topped with clusters of long-lasting, red-eyed chartreuse-green flowers in spring. This evergreen spurge looks equally good when not in flower as it forms a compact dome shape. It's perfect for a small sunny border, gravel or coastal garden.
- Garden care: To promote new shoots remove flower heads in spring after they have flowered. When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant.
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