- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Height 10 Inches
- Width 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 5-9
‘Bonfire’ Cushion Spurge lights the garden all season long with the evolving color palette of its foliage and flowers. This is perhaps the most colorful spurge you can find, and an unbeatable choice for all-season color. The deep reds of the top foliage hover above darker greens beneath, and turn to rich burgundy as the season progresses. Bracts of yellow flowers add another dimension of color for several weeks in late spring.
The tidy mounded growth habit acts much like its namesake, wishing a soft, cushion-like appearance and fiery color scheme. Use this spurge to add constant, deep color to garden beds, walkways, and even containers on patios. This is an easy-care perennial in Zones 5-9. ‘Bonfire’ Cushion Spurge is deer- and rabbit-resistant, as well as tolerant of heat, drought, and salt.
Bonfire Cushion Spurge Care
Always use gloves when handling this plant, as the sap can irritate the skin and eyes. Cushion Spurge does best in full or part sun conditions. Full sun is ideal for growing it in Zone 5, and part sun is best for warmer Zones.
It is generally very easy to care for, with low water needs and a wide range of ideal soil pH. Cut back to about 4” after spring flowering to keep the tidy cushion shape and prevent splitting.
Bonfire Cushion Spurge Spacing
Space cushion spurge 18-24” apart from other plants. Plant it alone for a rounded architectural addition to a large container.
Bonfire Cushion Spurge Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 |
Plant Type: Perennial |
Sunlight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Mature Height: 10 Inches |
Mature Width: 18 Inches |
Plant Spacing: 1.5 - 2 Feet |
Growth Habit: Mounded |
Flower Color(s): Yellow |
Seasonal Interest: Early Spring Mid Spring Late Spring |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): MulticoloRed |
Resists: Deer, Rabbits |
Tolerates: Heat, Drought, Salt |
Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
Uses: Border Plant Container Landscape Specimen or Focal Point |
Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
Botanical/Scientific Name: Euphorbia polyanthemus USPP 18,585, Can COPF |
- SKU:
- EUPBOQT
Container Sizes
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.