- Botanical name: Euphorbia griffithii 'Dixter'
- Common name: Spurge
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Red
Bronze
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
Euphorbia griffithii ‘Dixter’ is a dramatic plant, bearing attractive dark green foliage, each leaf with a reddish midrib, which contrasts beautifully with its burgundy red flowers. Its autumn colours are astonishing – ranging from deep, warm yellows to fiery oranges and reds. Tall and bushy, it’s well suited to growing in hot planting schemes and dry sunny borders, and combines well with yellow flowers and gold variegated foliage.
Grow Euphorbia griffithii ‘Dixter’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Divide congested clumps in spring.
When working with euphorbias always wear gloves – the milky sap is a skin irritant.
How to grow Euphorbia 'Dixter'
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Plant size
90cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do Divide in September |
O
Do Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Euphorbia 'Dixter' and wildlife
Euphorbia 'Dixter' is known for attracting other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Euphorbia 'Dixter' poisonous?
Euphorbia 'Dixter' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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