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Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter' (Spurge 'Dixter')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter'
Other names
Spurge 'Dixter'
Genus
Euphorbia Euphorbia
Variety or Cultivar
'Dixter' _ 'Dixter' is a spreading, rhizomatous perennial with erect stems bearing narrow, red-flushed, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of bright, orange-red flowers in summer.
Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Orange in Spring; Orange in Summer; Orange in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green, Orange in Spring; Orange, Dark-green in Summer; Orange, Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Rust Rust
General care
Pruning
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter' (Spurge 'Dixter') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in rich, moist soil in sun or dappled shade. Colours best in sun.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter'
Other names
Spurge 'Dixter'
Genus
Euphorbia Euphorbia
Variety or Cultivar
'Dixter' _ 'Dixter' is a spreading, rhizomatous perennial with erect stems bearing narrow, red-flushed, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of bright, orange-red flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Orange in Spring; Orange in Summer; Orange in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green, Orange in Spring; Orange, Dark-green in Summer; Orange, Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter' (Spurge 'Dixter') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in rich, moist soil in sun or dappled shade. Colours best in sun.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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