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Euphorbia 'ascott Rainbow' / Pot / 1.5L
Euphorbia 'Ascott Rainbow'
Confirmed format: 1.5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking variegated evergreen foliage with cream, yellow, pink, and green hues
- Seasonal autumn and winter flushes in rich shades of orange, red, and pink
- Vibrant yellow, red, and green bracts appearing in spring
- Compact, bushy, clumping, and rounded growth habit
- Drought tolerant and suitable for containers, borders, and gravel gardens
- Easy care perennial with a low water requirement
Overview
Euphorbia 'Ascott Rainbow' is a stunning evergreen perennial prized for its exceptionally colourful variegated foliage and year-round visual interest. Forming a neat, bushy, and clumping mound, this compact plant delivers brilliant hues of cream, yellow, pink, and green on its leaves, which take on striking orange, red, and pink tones through the autumn and winter months. From March to June, it produces lovely yellow, red, and green bracts that enhance its display. Well-suited to borders, patio containers, and gravel gardens, it brings reliable texture and colour to outdoor spaces with minimal fuss.
Why We Love It
- Dazzling variegated evergreen foliage that provides continuous year-round colour.
- Stunning seasonal transformations with pink and red tints during colder winter months.
- Cheerful spring bracts in shades of yellow, red, and green.
- Compact, rounded habit that fits effortlessly into patio pots, small gardens, and borders.
- Excellent drought tolerance and low water requirements once established.
- Supports pollinators and wildlife during its long display season.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia 'Ascott Rainbow' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Flower Colour | Yellow, red, green, and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | March to June |
| Foliage Colour | Cream, yellow, red, pink, green, and variegated |
| Growth Habit | Bushy, clumping, and rounded |
| Mature Height | 50–80 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50–80 cm |
| Position | Full sun, sun to part shade, or partial shade |
| Soil | Loam, sand, chalk, or clay |
| Drainage | Free-draining or well-drained |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (down to -15°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun, sun to part shade, or partial shade in a sheltered, exposed, or coastal position. |
|---|---|
| Soil & Drainage | Thrives in loam, sand, chalk, or clay soils that offer free-draining or well-drained conditions. |
| Watering | Maintain a low water requirement, keeping soil dry, moderately dry, or average. |
| Pruning | Prune in June or July as needed. |
| Deadheading | Deadheading is recommended to keep the plant tidy. |
Perfect For
- Garden borders and border fronts or middles
- Patios, balconies, and small gardens
- Containers and pots
- Gravel gardens and contemporary or cottage garden schemes
- Coastal gardens
Good to Know
- Offers fantastic winter interest and retains colourful foliage throughout the entire year.
- Provides pollinator support during its flowering period.
- Features striking stem interest alongside its variegated leaves.
- Please note that the plant produces a milky sap that can act as a skin and plant irritant; wearing gloves when pruning is recommended.
- Toxic if ingested and toxic to cats, dogs, and horses.
Product Information
| Product Title | Euphorbia 'Ascott Rainbow' / Pot / 1.5L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia 'Ascott Rainbow' |
| Supplied Format | 1.5L pot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
Size, material & use
- Product type
- Herbaceous
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