Euphorbia 'Autumn Sunset'

Autumn Sunset' is a Euphorbia hybrid that typically grows on upright green stems to 36-42\ tall. Parents of this plant are Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' (female) and Euphorbia polychroma (male). 'Autumn Sunset' is noted for its bright orange floral bracts. Compound cymes of inconspicuous true flowers bloom at the stem ends in late spring to early summer (June - July). Although the greenish true flowers (borne in cyathia) lack sepals or petals and are not showy, these flowers are subtended by long-lasting, bright orange floral bracts which are exceptionally showy. Flower color comes from the ... more »

Autumn Sunset' is a Euphorbia hybrid that typically grows on upright green stems to 36-42\ tall. Parents of this plant are Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' (female) and Euphorbia polychroma (male). 'Autumn Sunset' is noted for its bright orange floral bracts. Compound cymes of inconspicuous true flowers bloom at the stem ends in late spring to early summer (June - July). Although the greenish true flowers (borne in cyathia) lack sepals or petals and are not showy, these flowers are subtended by long-lasting, bright orange floral bracts which are exceptionally showy. Flower color comes from the floral bracts. Oblanceolate basal leaves (to 6\" long) and smaller whorled stem leaves (to 2\" long) are yellowish-green. Genus name honors Greek physician Euphorbus (52 B.C - 23 A.D.). U.S. Plant Patent PP20,496 was issued on November 17, 2009." (less)