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Key characteristics

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: Forms a compact mound with a similar spread
Flower color: Inconspicuous flowers surrounded by colorful bracts
Foliage color: Variegated foliage with shades of green, cream, and pink
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low to moderate
Growing zone: USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: none

Perennials

Euphorbia x martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’

Ascot Rainbow Spurge

Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow' is a delightful cultivar admired for its vibrant and variegated foliage, displaying a mix of green, cream, and pink hues in a compact, tidy mound shape. In late spring to early summer, it may produce inconspicuous flowers surrounded by large yellow colorful bracts, enhancing its visual appeal. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Ascot Rainbow' is a versatile and attractive choice for borders, containers, or garden beds, providing a lively burst of color to the landscape.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Drought-tolerant once established

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.