Euphorbia 'Ascott Rainbow' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euphorbia epithymoides, Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Euphorbia polychroma 'Ascot Rainbow' forms yellow flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, cutting, bee pasture, woodland edge