Euphorbia Ascot Rainbow

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.   

Height:

20.0 Inches

Spread:

20.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Multicolored

Foliage Color:

Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Cottage

Eclectic

Modern

Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Foliage

Drought Tolerant

Attractive Foliage

Salt Tolerant

Specimen

Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America