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Other common names spurge 'Dixter'
Synonyms Euphorbia griffithii
Family Euphorbiaceae
Genus Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
Details 'Dixter' is a spreading rhizomatous perennial to 90cm, making a thicket of erect stems clothed with narrow dark green, red-tinged leaves and ending in a cluster of bright orange-red flowers
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Clump-forming
Toxicity All parts are highly toxic by ingestion, sap may irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Partial Shade
Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Clay
Loam
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilClay, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.5-1 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in light dappled shade; can be invasive on light soils
Propagation Propagate by division in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring or early summer; dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding
Suggested planting locations and garden types Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Ground Cover
Pruning Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases May be affected by a rust
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