Euphorbia x martini is a lovely spurge, bearing dark grey-green rosettes of leaves and upright bracts in lime-green with a red eye.
The leaves of Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' are particularly beautiful. They emerge with a pink flush and develop a red-marked, creamy yellow margin with age. They may also develop pink colouring in winter. The spring flowerheads are variegated green, cream and red. It forms a low, weed-smothering carpet over the ground.
Grow Euphorbia x martini 'Ascot Rainbow' in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, such as in a gravel garden. Cut back flowered stems after flowering.
Always wear gloves when working with euphorbias. The milky sap is a skin irritant.
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Euphorbia ‘Ascot rainbow’ and wildlife
Euphorbia ‘Ascot rainbow’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
