Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter'

Also Known As

Euphorbia griffithii 'Great Dixter'
Dixter Spurge
Great Dixter Spurge

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter' plant details

Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with bronze foliage. In spring and summer apricot and orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Each spring the vigorous erect stems emerge from the dark soil like firey tongues tinged with purple warming the hearts of winter-chilled gardeners everywhere. Soon after the flame-orange flowers begin to form. At maturity 'Dixter' is shorter and more compact than the similar 'Fireglow' growing to two to three feet tall with red stems and bluer green foliage that also turns crimson red in autumn. Wonderful in containers. This is a spreading perennial so keep your eyes on it.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Renowned garden writer Christopher Lloyd, selected this Euphorbia for its sumptuous display of fiery hues. Heightened by purple coral shoots, reddish bronze stems, dark green foliage flushed with copper-red tints and burnt apricot-pink blooms, 'Great Dixter' seldom experiences a lackluster moment. The unforgettable brilliance that emanates from this superb, compact griffithii can be shown to great affect next to Brunnera 'Langtrees's soothing colors. Hardy to zone 6.