Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow'

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia x martini) is a dwarf evergreen perennial which is a cross between Euphorbia amygdaloides and Euphorbia characias subsp. characias. It has rounded mounds of medium narrow oval leaves green leaves, often tinged purple, on quite stiff long stems in greenish/grey. Bracts form and are usually lime green in colour, with tiny red flowers in the centre of each bract. Flowers are usually long lasting in late spring. It grows well in areas of dry shade, although can tolerate some moisture providing it is in a well drained soil. It also does well in full sun. It is evergreen and suckering and if left unchecked it can become invasive. 'Ascot Rainbow' is a midsized selection and forms an evergreen mound of leathery grey-green leaves, edged in creamy-yellow and flushed rose pink during the winter months. Heads of green-yellow bracts appear in late spring and early summer with tiny red flowers in the centre.

Contributed by @Andreamarie

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  Full sun to partial shade

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  Very little water

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  Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

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  Free draining