Euphorbia polychroma 'BONFIRE' wood spurge
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,3-0,4m
usual width
0,3-0,4m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Euphorbia
Euphorbia - spurge represents a large family of plants where the most eye-catching ones are not hardy enough for Central European climate (zone 6). However, there are also perennials that are perfectly fine here and almost care-free. Such as wood spurge.Description of the plant:
Bonfire is a new variety of wood spurge patented in 2005 by Mary Ann Faria from Rhode Island. It forms a compact, densely branched, mounded clump with narrowly elongated, deep purple red foliage, and typical spurge-like flowers (cyathia cupped by involucres in terminal cymes). The flowers are bright yellow-green which contrasts perfectly with the burgundy red leaves. Inflorescence may last for as long as 2 months.Wood spurge will grow in almost any well-drained garden soil provided it is protected the extremes of both wet and dry conditions. Cut off all stems from previous year in early spring. Its foliage colour calls for a location where it will be appreciated best – in a rockery surrounded by white or light grey stones/pebbles or, if mulched by bark, mixed with plants of contrasting foliage. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update: 29-01-2013
