Euphorbia ‘Excalibur’ at Digging Dog Nursery

Euphorbia

Milkwort

Named after Euphorbus, physician to the king of Mauritania, this robust, sun-loving genus includes the familiar Poinsettia and is over 1600 species strong. Most Euphorbia have a poisonous milky sap and soft-colored bracts that surround subtly defined flowers. Autumn watches many of their narrow green leaves turn shades of red, orange and yellow.

Euphorbia ‘Excalibur’

Euphorbia ‘Excalibur’ (P-0743)

Each 11.00

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Rallying exceptional three season appeal, this regal British Euphorbia is most likely a hybrid between Euphorbia cornigera and Euphorbia schillingii. Sumptuous red-tinted young shoots enhance the mature green leaves that don prominent creamy midribs plus fine-drawn plush burgundy margins. Crowned by long-lasting flowers with greenish yellow bracts, ‘Excalibur’s erect habit flushes crimson for a snazzy fall finale and remains evergreen in milder climates.

Blooms June–August

Size: 3' 0" high x 15" – 2' 0" wide.

Hardy to zone 5.

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Prized Pulmonarias……

One of the earliest perennials to bloom, you can be picking their enchanting urn-shaped flowers in February while the rest of the garden still slumbers. Many cultivars showcase an array of mercury-hued dapples, speckles and spots, while others sport solid pewter sheens or striking silver streaks. Easy-to-grow Pulmonarias prefer the lacy light of a woodland setting plus cool moist soil. Our newsletter also includes a handful of other shade-loving perennials that promise alluring foliage. Many of these perennials can be partnered with Pulmonarias for intriguing foliar contrast. You may wish to check out our online Pulmonaria offerings.

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