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Euphorbia Excalibur

Scientific Name: Euphorbia 'Froeup'

Also Known As

  • Euphorbia 'Excalibur'
  • Excaliber Spurge

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Euphorbia Excalibur plant details

Euphorbia Excalibur is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green, red, variegated and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia Excalibur

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: clumping, distinctive veining, foliage plant, glowing, showy bracts

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia Excalibur

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leaves glow like finely painted china, creamy midrib…edges brushed with deep velvety burgundy! 3'h x 2'w – long lasting yellow bracts June & July – sun, most soils – extremely attractive. One of best Euphorbs from England!
This stately deciduous spurge has red-tinted young leaves with a prominent creamy midrib. As they mature the creamy midrip remains while the leaves become rich green with a velvety rim of burgundy. Bold, long lasting yellow bracts top the foliage for a stunning display in late spring and early summer.
We are pleased to be able to offer this regal Euphorbia from England. Red-tinted young shoots add colorful accents, while the slender leaves have a prominent creamy midrib and are delicately rimmed in a deep velvety burgundy. Long lasting yellow bracts crown the stunning display. For a lively match, try planting 'Excalibur' with Geranium 'Nimbus'.
Translucent red foliage in early spring, while mature foliage turns green with a pale yellow vein. Long lasting yellow summer inflorescence. 36" tall with a clump forming habit.
Leaves transition from rich red hue to gray-green with a white midrib. Herbaceous clumping plants 2-3' tall.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia Excalibur plant

How to Grow Euphorbia Excalibur

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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