Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire' - P9

Description
The Many-coloured spurge 'Bonfire'® (Euphorbia polychroma) is an upright perennial with decorative, lanceolate leaves. From May to June, it bears golden yellow flowers with a pleasant fragrance. In a sunny location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Many-coloured spurge 'Bonfire'® is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euphorbia epithymoides.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * attractive red autumn colouring * very beautiful in containers

leaves
High ornamental foliage value. Attractive red autumn colouring.

Frost hardiness
The Many-coloured spurge 'Bonfire'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

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 Many-coloured spurge 'Bonfire'® sets beautiful accents together with: Caucasian forget-me-not, common diptam, tall bearded iris.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire'® forms golden yellow flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, cutting, bee pasture, woodland border