Home / Guides / Plant Files / Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia, Poinsettia 'Freedom White'

Euphorbiapulcherrima

Upload Image Print Article
Euphorbia pulcherrima by golddog
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Info
Species
pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh)
Info
Synonym
Poinsettia pulcherrima
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Patent expired
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
View this plant in a garden
One member has or wants this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
H
H
Happenstance
Northern California, CA | December 2004 | neutral

Freedom™ Family
Freedom™ White
Eckespoint® (490 White) USPP 8772

Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Sumac Flea Beetle
(Blepharida rhois)
BIRD FILES
Cooper's Hawk
(Accipiter cooperii)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Sumac Flea Beetle
(Blepharida rhois)
BIRD FILES
Cooper's Hawk
(Accipiter cooperii)