Euphorbia, Martin's Spurge, Wood Spurge 'Helena's Blush'

I must say neutral and maybe closer to negative because I planted 3 of these last year and only one came back in the same garden. This i...Read Mores a gorgeous plant and am going to try again, but perhaps provide some winter protection. I am in zone 5 zip 54235

I give up.....I have planted about 6 of these a different times...I had two that did well for the past year and both just started wiltin...Read Moreg away.....
Time to move on to something else....

I live in NYC area (zone 6). Not only is this plant evergreen, it grows like crazy. The one planted in my rock garden has been blooming...Read More since April - its now June and there is a new flush of flowers. The ones in another area of my garden are not as large, but still doing very well. I think the euphorbias like poor/ sandy soil. My one year old plant is already 24" wide and a little less tall. It was great in my winter garden. I am really enjoying the variated and changing foliage all year long. Its a great choice for this area.

My new passion : Euphorbias!! We've planted a number of different cultivars in the gardens this year and 'Helena's Blush' has been outst...Read Moreanding! Not only does she have fantastic variegated foliage, the "flowers" (bracts) are variegated as well. The fall color is gorgeous, just keeps getting better every day with the cooler temperatures. Although these Euphorbias are evergreen, they tend to get a little shabby by May with "naked legs". As soon as they've flowered, just prune them back to the crown and the new shoots at the base will quickly develop their bushy habit. Caution: as with all Euphorbias, avoid getting the milky sap on your hands, or worse spreading it anywhere near your eyes - nasty stuff!