Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'

spurge

2 litre pot £9.99 Email me when in stock
available to order from summer 2013 Buy

A spring torch - starts with asparagus-like spears of fiery apricot-orange piercing the earth before sultry burnt-orange inflorescences uncurl above darkly-ribbed foliage

Val Bourne - Garden Writer

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  • Position: partial shade
  • Soil: light, well-drained garden soil
  • Rate of growth: fast growing
  • Flowering period: June to September
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    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.


  • CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
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Euphorbias

Hardy euphorbias, commonly known as spurges, make ideal plants for any gardener who rates themself as ‘keen but clueless’, yet a little bit adventurous. First and foremost they are excellent garden plants that can be used in the border and...

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