Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow'
Turn your garden into an all-year-round exotic paradise
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Hereford
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Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow'
- Profusions of lime green and red flowers in early summer
- Exotic variegated foliage for year-round interest
- RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
- Adds vigorous vibrance to your beds and borders
- Very easy to grow and care for
- Excellent pest and disease resistance
- Brilliant for mid sections of borders
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' is highly suitable for 30 cm pots, providing colourful foliage in warm conditions up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' typically reaches a mature height of 50 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil, adapting well to standard garden conditions.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' holds an RHS rating of H4, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, making it hardy through most of the UK but it may require protection in the coldest areas.
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