Euphorbia epithymoides 'Candy'
cushion spurge 'Candy'
A deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, producing a mass of basal stems in spring to aprroximately 45cm (18in) high and wide, with dark blue-green leaves, tinged with purple in spring and terminal clusters of intense, yellow-green floral bracts in spring and early summer. In autumn, the foliage turns to shades of red, orange and yellow before falling.
Synonyms
Euphorbia polychroma 'Purpurea'Euphorbia polychroma 'Candy'
see moreEuphorbia polychroma 'Rubra'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Green Blue Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | Green Blue | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. See Euphorbia for further advice
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
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back old, flowered stems to the ground in late summer and autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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