다이아몬드 프로스트-Euphorbia Diamond Frost®

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Euphorbia Diamond Frost®

 

There are numerous species in the genus Euphorbia ranging from prostrate annual weeds to the familiar holiday poinsettia (which is a perennial tree in its native habitat) to large spiny shrubs. These members of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae) are characterized by their milky white latex sap and often succulent foliage. In 2005 Proven Winners introduced a new ornamental Euphorbia with airy foliage and a profusion of tiny white flowers reminiscent of baby’s breath.

Usually listed as E. hypericifolia, E. graminea, or a hybrid with one of those species (or Chamaesyce hypericifolia after a recent reclassification), the cultivar ‘Inneuphdia’ (or sometimes spelled ‘Inneuphe’) is commonly sold under the trade name of Diamond Frost®.

This tender perennial (hardy in zones 10-12, and root hardy in colder areas with protection) is grown as an annual in most places.  Plants grow 12-20 inches tall with a mounding growth habit. The upright stems have widely spaced, narrow, gray-green to bright green leaves.

A profusion of tiny pure white “flowers” are produced at the top of the canopy from spring to frost.

The part we call flowers are actually bracts. Flowering is reduced in cooler weather, b

ut because Diamond Frost® is infertile it does not produce seed and therefore never stops flowering. The flowers can be used as filler in floral arrangements; seal the cut ends in boiling water or in a flame for a few seconds to prevent excess sap loss.

 

Diamond Frost® is a great low maintenance addition to containers, annual or mixed beds, or in the front of borders or cottage gardens as an accent plant or in masses or to edge a walkway. Its small white flowers pair well with other flowering plants of almost any type or color. The finely textured foliage offers good contrast to plants with larger leaves and the billowing habit – the small but abundant flowers give an effect similar to that of baby’s breath – makes it a good filler in mixed plantings.

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