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    Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush'

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia 'First Blush'
    • First Blush Spurge

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush' plant details

    Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer green, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, pink, variegated and white
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: green, pink and yellow blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush' has delicate tricoloured slightly ruffled foliage in white and green blushed with beguiling pink in spring and fall. The golden yellow bracts eventually fade to cream. This species is herbaceous and goes fully dormant in fall. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant. This species has previously been known as E. polychroma.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush' plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia epithymoides 'First Blush'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • yellow
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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