Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' (Martin's spurge 'Ascot Rainbow')

Botanical name

Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow'

Other names

Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow', Martin's spurge 'Ascot Rainbow'

Genus

Euphorbia Euphorbia

Variety or Cultivar

'Ascot Rainbow' _ 'Ascot Rainbow' is an upright, clump-forming, often short-lived, evergreen perennial or sub-shrub bearing whorls of lance-shaped, grey-green leaves with pale yellow margins, the entire leaf flushed pink, red, and orange in autumn and winter. Cymes of small red flowers surrounded by prominent yellow-green bracts bloom from early spring into summer.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.

Colour

Flower

Yellow-green in Spring

Foliage

Flushed red, Flushed pink in Winter; Variegated, Grey-green, Flushed yellow in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids

Specific diseases

Grey mould

General care

Propagation methods

Division

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' (Martin's spurge 'Ascot Rainbow') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders

Cultivation

This plant will tolerate moist soils and is happy in sun or part shade.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

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

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' (Martin's spurge 'Ascot Rainbow')

Common pest name

grape ground pearl

Scientific pest name

Margarodes vitis

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

General biosecurity comments

Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' (Martin's spurge 'Ascot Rainbow')

Common pest name

Powdery mildew: cotton; Powdery mildew: eggplant; Powdery mildew: pepper; Powdery mildew: tomato

Scientific pest name

Leveillula taurica

Type

Fungus

Current status in UK

Present (Limited)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Believed to be present and no statutory action is being taken. Status needs to be confirmed by survey.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' (Martin's spurge 'Ascot Rainbow')

Common pest name

pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale

Scientific pest name

Ceroplastes rubens

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

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.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/