DIAMOND FROST
A plant that flowers 24/7 every day, every week, every month of
the year. ‘Diamond Frost’
has won many awards for versatility and performance. Flower bracts
like tiny white butterflies flutter over the lime green foliage
and dance in the breeze. As ‘Diamond Frost’
is almost always in flower the plant is ideal among the low growing
border of your garden bed in high profile areas. Under night lights
the sheer white flower bracts stand out in the garden.
Flowers every month of the year in
warmer districts. Flower bracts like tiny white butterflies
flutter over the lime green foliage. A wonderful plant for
large garden pots for sunny positions. Garden planting in
full sun to semi shade.
Origin
The parents of Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’
grow in nature through Mexico and into Guatemala. The selection
‘Diamond Frost’
comes from a breeding programme in Europe and Japan. It was
chosen for its year round flowering, near sterility and compact
growth habit. It does well in sunny gardens.
Care Instructions
After care is really minimal. We have not seen any problems
with insect pests or other diseases. Fertiliser, as slow release,
organic or liquid should be applied three to four times a year.
Pruning if needed can be done at any time but is best done in
the warmer months. Up to three quarters of the plant’s
height and width can be removed, the base will soon regrow and
flower immediately on the new growth. In garden beds mulching
to conserve water is beneficial. Take care that the mulch is
not placed close to the main stem of the plant. Shelter from heavy frosts.
Uses
• Large decorator pots in courtyards and patios alone or in combinations.
• Garden planting in full sun to semi shade.
• Combination plantings – a winner.
• Larger hanging baskets either alone or in combinations – best in semi shade.
• In large pots on patios, terraces and balconies.
• Ideal edging plant as a low informal flowering hedge.
• Shelter from heavy frosts.