Common name:Ascot Rainbow Spurge
Botanical name:Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow'
Ascot Rainbow Spourge has narrow, grey-green leaves have a striking yellow edge. The foliage is topped by clusters of variegated cream, lime, and green flowers (bracts) in spring. In the cooler months, the foliage at the ends of the stems becomes flushed with shades of red, pink, and orange. In our location near Lake Michigan where summer temperatures are a bit cooler, a bit of the pink coloring remained all summer long. We did not observe any reversion in our trials. This plant would make a fabulous specimen in a brightly colored patio container and will undoubtedly add flair to the garden. As an added bonus, it is highly heat and drought tolerant.
Common name:White Marlock
Botanical name:Eucalyptus pleurocarpa
An ornamental species with its blue-grey leaves & white buds & fruit. Grows well inland or coastal situations but is damaged by heavy frosts. Will grow back in the spring. Suitable for large containers protected from frost. Foliage, buds, flowers & fruit are used for cut flowers. Eucalyptus pleurocarpa syn Eucalyptus tetragona.
Designer: Cricket Riley
Photographer: Vicki Anderson
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
