Euphorbia multicolor - a firefly in your garden

When you see the multicolored euphorbia, the question immediately arises in your head: why was it called that? His flowers are yellow ... Where is the multicolor?

And, it turns out, the decorativeness of this type of milkweed lies in the fact that its leaves change their color during the flowering of the plant. Because of this feature, the euphorbia received such a clarifying name - multicolor.

This type of milkweed or euphorbia is the most beautiful of the family. This plant is also perennial, which is also a big plus for the grower.

Forms euphorbia multicolor spherical bushes about 40-50 cm high. Each of the shoots at the top has a golden inflorescence surrounded by bright bracts.

It is these leaves on the tops of the milkweed that change color during the growth and development of the plant: from light green through yellow to apricot. Milkweed bloom - truly looks great!

At the height of flowering, several dozen inflorescences can be counted on each plant. It even goes so far that other flowering plants in the garden are simply lost against the background of this splendor.

Euphorbia is also unpretentious in cultivation. It tolerates dry periods without loss and is also resistant to frost. It grows well both in the sun and in partial shade.

The soil for planting milkweed should be fertile, well moistened.

Euphorbia can be propagated by dividing the bush, which is also not difficult. Milkweed can be grown in one place for more than 10 years. If the bushes are not divided, then their size can be very impressive - up to 1 meter in diameter.