Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' (v)

Common name: Spurge 'Ascot Rainbow'

Description: This spectacular variegated spurge offers year-round foliage interest with needle-like leaves edged in creamy-yellow that take on pink to red tones in cool weather, creating a constantly changing display. The evergreen foliage forms a neat, dome-shaped mound that provides excellent structure in borders throughout the year. In spring, chartreuse-yellow flower heads appear at the stem tips, creating a striking combination with the variegated foliage. The colour intensity varies with the seasons - spring and autumn bring out the most vivid pink and red tones in the leaf margins, whilst summer sees softer cream and yellow tones. This is an outstanding architectural plant that combines structural presence with colourful foliage, ideal for gravel gardens, contemporary plantings, or adding year-round interest to mixed borders.

Other benefits: year-round foliage colour changes, architectural form, drought tolerant, low maintenance, deer resistant, excellent for contemporary planting

Wildlife attraction: bees, early pollinators

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.5m x 0.6m

Position: full sun to partial shade; best colour in good light

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils; performs best in neutral to alkaline conditions

Moisture: low to moderate watering required; drought tolerant once established; must have excellent drainage

Winter hardiness: hardy to -15°C