Euphorbia martinii Ascot Rainbow (Spurge)
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Description
Euphorbia martinii 'Ascot Rainbow', commonly known as Martin’s Spurge, is a striking perennial that stands out for its vibrant and multi-tonal foliage. The narrow, variegated leaves are a beautiful blend of green, cream, and golden yellow, with hints of soft pink and red that deepen in cooler months, providing year-round colour and interest. This dynamic foliage makes Ascot Rainbow an excellent addition to borders, containers, or mixed planting schemes.
Reaching a compact height of 40–60 cm, Ascot Rainbow is ideal for small to medium-sized spaces, offering a bold yet manageable presence. It thrives in sunny to partially shaded spots, producing clusters of lime-green and chartreuse bracts with a subtle pink blush from late spring to summer. These unique blooms contrast beautifully with the foliage, creating a vibrant display throughout the season.
What truly sets 'Ascot Rainbow' apart is its remarkable resilience. It is highly drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and thrives in poor, well-drained soils, making it a low-maintenance and versatile choice for a variety of garden settings. Its sturdy structure ensures it maintains its colour and form even in the colder months, adding visual interest through the winter.
We supply Euphorbia martinii 'Ascot Rainbow' as premium-quality bare root plants, ready to establish in British gardens. For best results, plant in a well-drained location with plenty of sunlight, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Its unique foliage makes it an excellent companion for other perennials, ornamental grasses, or gravel gardens, creating a contrast of colours and textures.
- Type of Plant: Perennial
- Common Name: Martin’s Spurge
- Foliage Colour: Variegated green, cream, and golden yellow with pink and red tinges, especially in cooler months
- Flower Colour: Lime-green and chartreuse bracts with a subtle pink blush
- Height: Approximately 40-60 cm
- Spread: Around 40-50 cm
- Blooming Period: Late spring to summer
- Fragrance: Not scented
- Key Features: Year-round foliage colour; drought-tolerant; deer-resistant; retains structure in winter
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil conditions
- Watering Needs: Low; allow soil to dry between waterings
- Maintenance: Low-maintenance; cut back flowering stems after blooms fade to maintain shape
- Wildlife Attraction: Pollinator-friendly; attracts bees and other beneficial insects
- Supplied As: Bare root plants
- Ideal For: Borders, containers, gravel gardens, and mixed perennial plantings
- Planting Density: 5-7 bare root plants per square metre
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring for optimal establishment
- Dispatch: Spring (March/April)
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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