Euphorbia wallichii

spurge

• Position: partial shade
• Soil: moist, well-drained garden soil
• Rate of growth: fast growing
• Flowering period: June to July
• Flower colour: orange-yellow
• Other features: white-veined, dark green leaves,
• Hardiness: fully hardy


White-veined, dark green leaves with purple margins and orange-yellow early-summer flowers. This spurge looks great in a planting scheme based on hot, vibrant colours. The unusual, colourful leaves contrast well with bronze or purple foliage plants, such as the dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' and Cimicifuga simplex 'Atropurpurea'.


• Garden care: After flowering remove the faded flower-heads.
When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant.