Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost'

Euphorbia

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °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
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

Gurley, Alabama

Scottsdale, Arizona

Springdale, Arkansas

Chico, California

Clayton, California

Highgrove, California

Irvine, California

Livermore, California

Long Beach, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

Santa Barbara, California

Santee, California

Seal Beach, California

Temecula, California

Bartow, Florida

Crawfordville, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Myers, Florida

Gainesville, Florida(2 reports)

Miami, Florida

Miccosukee Cpo, Florida

Ocala, Florida

Port Charlotte, Florida

Quincy, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Spring Hill, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Clarkston, Georgia

Baton Rouge, Louisiana(2 reports)

Marrero, Louisiana

Chatham, Massachusetts

Harwich, Massachusetts

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Poplarville, Mississippi

Saint Joseph, Missouri

Millington, New Jersey

Averill Park, New York

Yonkers, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Greensboro, North Carolina

Cincinnati, Ohio

Corvallis, Oregon

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Summerville, South Carolina

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Collierville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

Conroe, Texas

Denison, Texas

Galveston, Texas

Garland, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Haltom City, Texas

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Katy, Texas(2 reports)

Liberty Hill, Texas

New Braunfels, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Waco, Texas

Woodway, Texas

Chesapeake, Virginia

Falls Church, Virginia

Norfolk, Virginia

Staunton, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Katy, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2016 | positive

Amazing PERENNIAL in Zone 8b/9a. I stuck this guy in after the heavy Houston rains in June; it's now April of the next spring, and the pl...Read More

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St Joseph, MO | November 2013 | positive

Proven Winners needs to change its data on this. It grows on many occasions to 2' - 3' tall and 3' wide. Propagates easily. Break at a...Read More

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Madison, WI | April 2013 | positive

To my delight, my Diamond Frost plants overwintered in large containers outside. In Zone 5! Must have been our heavy snowfalls.

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Fruit Hill, OH (Zone 6b) | September 2011 | positive

An outstanding container plant. I have it mixed in with other summer annuals and it has bloomed nonstop, remained healthy and fills all t...Read More

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Mifflintown, PA | August 2010 | positive

this is my second year growing this plant... I over wintered a few cutting last fall. took cuttings from them and planted 18 plants in va...Read More

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Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | June 2010 | positive

Agree - this is a tough plant that pretty much have replaced Baby's Breath in most container planting. It have high drought tolerance and...Read More

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Wiggins, MS (Zone 8b) | March 2010 | positive

Diamond Frost Euphorbia is the perfect companion in my container fairy gardens. It looks so dainty but don't let the looks fool you. Thi...Read More

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Irvine, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2009 | positive

Best plant ever!! 3 plants have been growing very happily for 3 years in full shade during Winter and full sun during Summer -- and it n...Read More

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Monmouth, IL | August 2008 | positive

I just met this plant while working in a nursery in Minnesota. Brought it home to IL (z 5b) in a combination pot & it has survived neglec...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | July 2008 | positive

I planted a couple of DF euphorbia in between a rose bush and now that it is established, it looks like I have an inground flower arrange...Read More

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San Diego, CA | June 2008 | positive

Nice plant so far, after having grown it for 8 months. It's now about 14 by 20 inches in size, and covered by flowers like a haze of snow...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | March 2008 | positive

Love this plant!! Always in bloom. Doesn't mind heat/drought. Fast growing and just lovely. Highly recommended for warmer climates. Prune...Read More

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Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | September 2007 | positive

This plant is a no brainer
I have used it in container applications alone and with other plants
makes a great show either w...Read More

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Norfolk, VA (Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

I absolutely love this plant!! What a great filler and accent plant, and it's pretty enough to grow on its own as well. Here in Norfolk V...Read More

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Riverside, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2006 | positive

I bought this euphorbis about 6 months ago in a 4 inch pot. I planted it in the ground and now it's a 4 foot wide 3 foot tall bush that b...Read More

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Santa Barbara, CA (Zone 10b) | December 2005 | positive

Never stops blooming. Light, airy white flowers. I grow it in the ground in full sun and in pots. Highly recommended.

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