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Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' P9 Euphorbia 'Ascott Rainbow' P9
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
AVERAGE GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (Yellow)
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Seasonal Availablity
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- FEB
- MAR
- APR
- MAY
- JUN
- JUL
- AUG
- SEP
- OCT
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Description
Euphorbia ‘Ascott Rainbow’ is a stunning evergreen perennial known for its distinctive variegated foliage and vibrant spring display. Its leaves feature a striking blend of green, cream, and soft yellow, often flushed with pink tones in cooler months. In spring, the plant bursts into bright lime-green bracts with a warm pink centre, creating bold, eye-catching contrast.
Compact and architectural, ‘Ascott Rainbow’ is perfect for borders, gravel gardens, pots, and modern planting schemes. Highly drought-tolerant and easy to maintain, it provides year-round interest, colour, and structure. Supplied in a P9 pot, this young plant establishes quickly and develops into a vibrant, reliable feature in the garden.
- Evergreen Euphorbia with striking variegated foliage
- Lime-green spring bracts with warm pink centres
- Compact, architectural form ideal for borders and pots
- Year-round colour and structural interest
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Low maintenance and easy to grow
- Provides wildlife-friendly nectar in spring
- Supplied as a vigorous P9 young plant
Position: Plant in full sun or light shade. Prefers warm, sheltered spots with well-drained soil.
Planting: Plant into fertile, free-draining soil. Improve heavy soil with grit or compost to enhance drainage.
Watering & Feeding: Water regularly until established. After that, water only during long dry periods. Feed lightly in spring if needed.
Pruning: Cut back spent flower stems after flowering. Always wear gloves—Euphorbia sap can irritate skin.
Winter Care: Evergreen and hardy. Mulch lightly in autumn to protect the base and support winter colour.
Q: How tall does ‘Ascott Rainbow’ grow?
Usually 40–60cm tall with a compact, upright form.
Q: Will the foliage stay variegated all year?
Yes-its variegation is evergreen, with pink tones increasing in cold weather.
Q: Is it good for pots?
Excellent-its compact form and colourful foliage suit containers very well.
Q: Is it drought-tolerant?
Yes, once established it thrives in dry, sunny conditions.
Q: Is the sap harmful?
The milky sap can irritate skin and eyes-wear gloves when pruning.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly