Height:

18.0 Inches

Spread:

36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Multicolored

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Modern Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Attractive Foliage Salt Tolerant Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

In zone 5, Cushion Spurge grows well in full sun. In regions south of there, it is best sited in part shade, avoiding the hot afternoon sun. It prefers average, well-drained soil. After flowering in spring, Cushion Spurge should be cut back to about 4". This will keep the plant more compact and prevent it from splitting in the center.

Use caution and wear gloves when handling this plant; it is POISONOUS if eaten and the sap can be a skin and eye irritant.

Growing Temperature:

65-70° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Light to moderate feed rates of 50-100 ppm N at each watering are recommended.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Plugs planted in the summer should be vernalized after bulking for 8-10 weeks at temperatures below 45° F.
Bare root plants will arrive vernalized.

Pests & Diseases:

Aphids, caterpillars, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies. Root and crown rot

Potting & Timing:

Plant small plugs in late summer for proper bulking prior to vernalization.
Bare root is the best choice for spring planted crops.

Moisture:

Moderate moisture

Planting Level:

Crown at soil line or top of plug level with soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

Piccolo or Bonzi (paclobutrazol) at 30 ppm, Sumagic (uniconazole) at 5 ppm or Topflor (flurprimidol) at 45 ppm. Multiple applications at 7 day intervals may be required especially in the south.

Lighting:

Daylength neutral

Awards

Colorado State University "Top Performer" Perennial -- 2008

Colorado State University "Top Performer" Perennial -- 2009

Fun Facts

Perennial Euphorbias are in the same family as Poinsettias.

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