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Herbaceous Perennial

Euphorbia epithymoides 'Lacy' (v)

cushion spurge 'Lacy'

A deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial producing a mass of basal stems in spring to aprroximately 45cm (18in) high and wide, with dark-green and white-edged leaves, tinged with pink in spring, and terminal clusters of intense, yellow-green floral bracts in spring and summer. In autumn the foliage becomes orange, red and yellow before falling

Synonyms

Euphorbia polychroma 'Variegata'
Euphorbia polychroma 'Lacy'

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Chalk

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Drought resistance

Yes

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Native to the UK: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Clump forming
Potentially harmful: Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus: Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
Name status: Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. See Euphorbia for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring or early summer; dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City and courtyard gardens
Cottage and informal garden
Wildlife gardens
Patio and container plants
Mediterranean climate plants
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back old, flowered stems to the ground in late summer and autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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