Euphorbia griffithii 'Fern Cottage' (Spurge)
Spurge 'Fern Cottage'
Euphorbia griffithii 'Fern Cottage' is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial noted for its showy burnt orange flowers and red-tinged leaves. Emerging rich bronzy-red in spring, the foliage of narrow, lance-shaped leaves turns mid-green in summer before turning glowing yellow and orange in the fall. Borne on upright, reddish stems, vivid orange bracts, held in umbel-like clusters, appear in early summer, and continue for many weeks. They are excellent for cutting. Euphorbia griffithii 'Fern Cottage' deserves a place in every garden with damp soil.
- Forms a bushy, upright mound and typically grows up to 24-36 in. tall (60-90 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm). Clumps take a few years to settle in and develop to mature size.
- Remaining attractive during all its growing season, this remarkable plant is resilient to most pests and diseases, is deer and rabbit tolerant, and is easy to care for.
- This plant thrives in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained soils. May be invasive on light soils
- Perfect for slopes, beds and borders, coastal gardens, or cottage gardens.
- Easily divided in early spring, every 4 to 5 years. Propagate by division in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring or early summer; dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding.
- Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or fall
- All parts are highly toxic by ingestion.
- Native to the Himalayas and Western Asia.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Euphorbia - Spurges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Photo courtesy Peganum (Flickr)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Euphorbia - Spurges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |