Euphorbia martinii 'Ascot Petite' - P9

Description
The Martin's spurge (Euphorbia x martinii) is an upright, clump-forming, winter-green perennial that produces yellow flowers from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Martin's spurge is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * winter green

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Martin's spurge are grey-green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Martin's spurge has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Martin's spurge sets beautiful accents together with: Meadow blue oat-grass, stemless silver thistle.

Care
- Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. It should also be watered slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves. - Watering less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Euphorbia x martinii forms yellow flowers from May.

Worth knowing
Euphorbia x martinii is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden