White Flower Farm
Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire'
The Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire' offers striking garden contrast with its rapidly changing foliage. Emerging as a green mound, it transforms into a rich maroon red, providing a vibrant backdrop for its buttery yellow blooms. This perennial delivers seasonal interest from spring through fall, showcasing a spectrum of colors from green to deep red. It pairs beautifully with spring bulbs and is valued for its deer resistance. Handle with gloves, as the milky sap may cause skin irritation. This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
$17.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2189
/ 3268
#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Lifespan
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Exceptional Multi-Season Color
- Early Spring Interest
- Low Maintenance and Resilience
Who should skip it
- Irritating and Toxic Sap
- Potential for Aggressive Spreading
- Requires Post-Bloom Pruning
Key Specs
Lifespan
Perennial
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Spread
18 inches
USDA Hardiness Zones
5 to 10
Bloom Time
May-June
Recommended Spacing
12 inches
Toxicity
Causes skin irritation in some people
Warranty
1 year money-back guarantee
Features
- Dramatic, colorful foliage contrast
- Seasonal interest spring through fall
- Deer resistant
- Showy, colorful bracts
- Blooms feature buttery yellow color
- Changes color from green to red
- Requires light fertilization
- Deadheading recommended
What customers say
Customers highly value the Euphorbia 'Bonfire' for its exceptional ornamental quality and striking visual impact. The deep burgundy foliage offers season-long color, intensifying dramatically in full sun. Reviewers consistently praise its hardiness, reliability, and drought tolerance once established, confirming it is a low maintenance perennial that performs well. While the plant health upon arrival is excellent, some buyers note the initial size seems small relative to the premium price, slightly impacting immediate perceived value. However, long term users confirm it establishes quickly, delivering impressive size and color saturation by the second season. Overall, its unique aesthetic and robust performance make 'Bonfire' a highly recommended, high quality garden specimen.
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