Euphorbia x 'Helena's Blush'
Spurges
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Spurges (Euphorbia x 'Helena's Blush') - Description
Interesting green and white variegated foliage with fuchsia highlights in cold temperatures; chartreuse flowers in spring
Spurges (Euphorbia x 'Helena's Blush') - Blooming
All Euphorbia have very small flowers with one female flower clustered by several male flowers. The showy "flowers" of Euphorbia are colorful bracts beneath the true flowers.
Spurges (Euphorbia x 'Helena's Blush') - Growth
An extremely varied genus, Euphorbia contains annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, trees, and succulents. Most species do well in full sun and light shade, but some species may have other requirements.
Spurges (Euphorbia x 'Helena's Blush') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Spurges (Euphorbia x 'Helena's Blush') - Pest
Nematodes, spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids can cause serious damage. Other issues include fungal and bacterial diseases and virus problems.
Spurges (Euphorbia x 'Helena's Blush') - Interesting facts
Euphorbia is one of the most diverse genera of plants, and named after an ancient Greek physician, Euphorbus, who gave an herbal remedy made from a spurge to treat the kings swollen belly. The common name spurge also comes from its use as an herbal purgative.
Spurges (Euphorbia x 'Helena's Blush') - Soil and irrigation
Most perennials prefer loose, poor to average, well-drained soil. Different species have different requirements.









