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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
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
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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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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-24"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - bright shade
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
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