Euphorbia is one of the most diverse and original types of plants. Many of the two thousand species of the genus are ornamental perennials that can be grown in our gardens, but are rarely associated with early spring. Meanwhile, many of them are already blooming in April.Their green-yellow inflorescences illuminate the beds with sapphires and tulips.
This feature is referred to by the name of one of them - the golden spurge Euphorbia polychroma. Its densely leafed shoots grow up to 40 cm, forming clumps of regular shape.In April, small flowers appear on them surrounded by golden-yellow flowers. This species feels best in sunny places. It can grow in soils with different moisture content: from dry to fresh.
Another species is the Mediterranean bluish spurge Euphorbia characias with strong, erect shoots reaching 60 cm in height. The whole shoots are covered with densely narrow leaves, always green. Plants, like the previous species, bloom in May / June.They should be grown in warm, sheltered, sunny places.
Our native almond spurge Euphorbia amygdaloides, which grows naturally in mountain forests, has densely leafed, always green shoots. Its many varieties, such as 'Purpurea', are particularly attractive. It is distinguished from the species by the purple color of the leaves, especially bright in autumn and winter.Dark burgundy accents are also visible in the inflorescences appearing at the turn of April and May.Plants grow to about 40 cm. They prefer shady and semi-shaded positions.
