White Flower Farm
Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round foliage color.
The Euphorbia x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow' is a striking hybrid from Australia, celebrated for its easy-to-grow nature and vibrant, year-round color. In spring, it displays variegated cream, lime, and green bracts above narrow, blue-green foliage edged in cream. Cooler weather enhances the display with tones of red, green, and orange in the leaves. This perennial variety is recognized with the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Handle with care, as its milky sap can irritate some skin types. It thrives in hot, dry conditions, making it a reliable addition to sunny borders.
$18.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
834
/ 3029
#834 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
SKU
28945
/ S
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, year-round color and architectural texture
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscaping
- Designers looking for long-lasting, bright spring focal points
Who should skip it
- Families with curious pets or small children
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding regular maintenance tasks
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Versatility
Dynamic foliage shifts color beautifully as temperatures drop throughout the year.
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, keeping your garden borders safe from browsing.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that rewards gardeners with minimal intervention needed.
Visual Impact
Striking variegated bracts provide high-contrast color that mimics floral blooms.
Hardiness Reliability
Dependable performance across zones five through nine for most climates.
Key Specs
SKU
S28945
Ships as
1 PINT (28.86 CU IN.)
Mature Height
20 inches
Spacing
20 inches
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Features
- Produces colorful bracts that are as showy as flowers
- Foliage color changes with cool weather, adding seasonal interest
- Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Thrives in hot and dry locations
- Offers attractive foliage throughout the growing season
- Deer resistant
- Ships ready for spring planting
What customers say
The Ascot Rainbow plant is a customer favorite, celebrated for its stunning, multicolored foliage that offers year round visual appeal. Its reliability is a key feature; it establishes quickly and demonstrates remarkable hardiness, requiring minimal upkeep. This perennial thrives in diverse garden environments, making it a dependable choice. The combination of its unique aesthetic and robust nature makes the Ascot Rainbow a standout perennial, providing sophisticated color and proving to be a valuable addition to any landscape.
Know before you buy
During the spring, the plant features variegated cream, lime, and green bracts. As the weather cools, the foliage develops deeper tones of red, orange, and green, providing visual interest well beyond the initial bloom.
Not at all. This hybrid is celebrated for being easy to grow and is particularly well-suited for hot, dry conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny borders.
Yes, Euphorbia contains a milky sap that can cause skin irritation for some people. It is recommended to wear gloves when planting or pruning to avoid direct contact.
This variety is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable option if you have issues with local wildlife browsing your garden beds.
This plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil. It is hardy in zones 5 through 9 and performs best in hot, dry environments.
Since this perennial reaches a mature height of 20 inches, you should space them 20 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
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