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Euphorbia 'Helena's Blush'

I live in NYC area (zone 6). Not only is this plant evergreen, it grows like crazy. The one planted in my rock garden has been blooming since April - its now June and there is a new flush of flowers. The ones in another area of my garden are not as large, but still doing very well. I think the euphorbias like poor/ sandy soil. My one year old plant is already 24" wide and a little less tall. It was great in my winter garden. I am really enjoying the variated and changing foliage all year long. Its a great choice for this area.

My new passion : Euphorbias!! We've planted a number of different cultivars in the gardens this year and 'Helena's Blush' has been outstanding! Not only does she have fantastic variegated foliage, the "flowers" (bracts) are variegated as well. The fall color is gorgeous, just keeps getting better every day with the cooler temperatures. Although these Euphorbias are evergreen, they tend to get a little shabby by May with "naked legs". As soon as they've flowered, just prune them back to the crown and the new shoots at the base will quickly develop their bushy habit. Caution: as with all Euphorbias, avoid getting the milky sap on your hands, or worse spreading it anywhere near your eyes - nasty stuff!

Introduced by InnovaPlant in Germany with the cultivar name 'Inneuphhel'. Marketed name of 'Helena' was subsequently changed to 'Helena's Blush' to avoid confusion between this plant and (most likely) E. milii 'Helena'. Plant Patent Applied For.