Euphorbia polychroma
Many-coloured spurge, Euphorbia epithymoides
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. polychroma - E. polychroma is a compact, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with leafy stems and terminal clusters of acid-yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.
Euphorbia polychroma is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Compact, Rounded
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn.
Basal cuttings, Division
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Euphorbia polychroma (Many-coloured spurge) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean
Plant in any soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Euphorbia polychroma
Many-coloured spurge, Euphorbia epithymoides
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. polychroma - E. polychroma is a compact, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with leafy stems and terminal clusters of acid-yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Compact, Rounded
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn.
Basal cuttings, Division
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Euphorbia polychroma (Many-coloured spurge) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean
Plant in any soil in full sun or partial shade.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Euphorbia polychroma (Many-coloured spurge)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Euphorbia polychroma (Many-coloured spurge)
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Euphorbia polychroma (Many-coloured spurge)
Powdery mildew: cotton; Powdery mildew: eggplant; Powdery mildew: pepper; Powdery mildew: tomato
Leveillula taurica
Fungus
Present (Limited)
3
3
Believed to be present and no statutory action is being taken. Status needs to be confirmed by survey.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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