Euphorbia martinii
£1.95
A Mediterranean marvel, bursting with colour from the red tinted stems to the acid green bracts. The plant evokes romantic themes, with deep red nectar glands appearing from spring to summer, highlighted by the prominent, dark green foliage. Spreading by underground runners, this rhizomatous plant will thrive in the most difficult of conditions.
Flowers: March - May
Final Height: 60cm
Final Spread: 100cm
Euphorbia martinii - Further Information
When to plant:
(In the UK, In Pots/Containers, Seeds)
Plant Euphorbia martini via root cuttings in springtime. If the cuttings
haven’t grown adequate new roots by this time keep them under cover until
Autumn and then replant.
How to plant:
(In the UK, In Pots/Containers)
Euphorbia martini grows well in well-drained soil and prefers full sun so take
this into account when choosing a planting site. Plant in early spring if new
roots have developed on the root cuttings or later in the year during the
autumn if they need to be kept under cover longer so that roots are ready. Root
cuttings can be planted in planters / tub containers until better established
and then transplanted into the garden. The Euphorbia martini can be grown in
container and then transplanted into the garden once roots are more established.
Euphorbia martini is not a particularly
hardy plant and may need winter protection so it might be worth considering
keeping them in a planter so that they can be moved around to continue to
receive adequate sun and to bring them into an unheated greenhouse during the
winter months.
How to grow:
(In Pots/Containers, from seed/cuttings, in the UK)
Ensuring that the Euphorbia martini receives adequate sun and is planted in a
light, well-drained soil is key to successful growing. Grow in containers /
plants until established and then transplant into a flower border or bed as
required.
Caring for:
(In Spring/Summer/Autumn & Winter, In Pots, In the UK)
Important: Euphorbia martini contains a toxic sap which is milky in
appearance and can cause severe irritation. When handling this plant gloves
must be used, legs covered and eye protection used when pruning to ensure no
injury / harm occurs. Bear this in mind when planting in a garden that children
and pets frequent.
Remove flowered stems at the base after flowers fade at the end of the spring to promote new growth and further flowering.
Where to plant:
Euphorbia martini will grow successfully in the correct soil and look fantastic in most flower beds and borders.
What to plant with:
Euphorbia martini is an attractive plant with green and yellow flowers during
the spring and summer months and a clear green foliage throughout the year.
Euphorbia martini would work well in any border, and sits well with the
majority of flowering perennials due to its neutral green / yellow colouring.
How to propagate:
(Cuttings/Seeds etc)
Propagate Euphorbia martini via root cuttings taken in autumn and plant in
spring. If the root cuttings haven’t produced adequate shoots by the spring
keep them under cover until autumn and plant then.
Companion/Combination
plants for:
Euphorbia martini looks effective with the vast majority of plants however is
very well suited in a flower bed or border alongside ground-covers such as
Lysimachia nummularia (Aurea) or Veronica peduncularis (georgina blue) which
produces beautiful delicate blue flowers around the same time that Euphorbia
martini flowers.
Is Euphorbia martini hardy:
Euphorbia martini is not the hardiest of plants and may need some
winter-protection.
Other types:
Euphorbia martini, from the family of Euphorbiaceae is a group of plants that
include shrubs, perennials and annuals. Most Eurhorbia contain a toxic milky
sap so bear this in mind.
