Euphorbia hupericifolia
Flowering
now in the garden, this
vigorous spurge has produced it’s tiny white flowers, non-stop, for more than a
year.
The hybrid, Diamond Frost produces masses of pure white bracts above
finely textured, apple green foliage. It adds stunning texture and color to a
border in full sun or partial shade.
It also
softens walkways and walls. It is a perfect groundcover or a small perennial
specimen. It is heat and drought tolerant, but will do best in partial shade,
if you are planting near stone. It will tell you it is stressed by dropping
some of its leaves and flowers.
The plant
grows to about 2 feet tall and wide. From a distance, it looks just like a soft
white cloud, but in reality its as tough as any euphorbia. It takes sun, but
also thrives in part shade, making it perfect for lighting up a dark garden
area.
Diamond Frost is fast growing, and one small 4 inch
container will grow to fill a two foot area within one season. Because the
plant is airy, its fine to plant it close with other plants to fill any empty
space.
This plant
is extremely low-maintenance, an absolute workhorse in the garden, blooming
almost the entire planting season and with no deadheading needed. Don't let its
delicate appearance fool you - it's exceptionally resistant to both heat and
frost.
All euphorbias
have slightly toxic sap; more an irritant than a poison.
