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!

By: Secret Garden Growers

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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

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.