Euphorbia 'Helena'

ëHelena is a hybrid spurge that is noted for its narrow gray-green leaves variegated with creamy yellow margins (new leaves have pink margins) and its showy, long-lasting, lime green and yellow floral bracts. It grows in a clump to 12î tall with a slightly larger spread. Parents of 'Helena' are Euphorbia milii (male) and Euphobia lophogona (female). Compound cymes of inconspicuous true flowers bloom in late spring. Although the true flowers (borne in cyathia) lack sepals or petals and are not showy, these flowers are subtended by long-lasting, bright, lime green and yellow floral bracts whic... more »

ëHelena is a hybrid spurge that is noted for its narrow gray-green leaves variegated with creamy yellow margins (new leaves have pink margins) and its showy, long-lasting, lime green and yellow floral bracts. It grows in a clump to 12î tall with a slightly larger spread. Parents of 'Helena' are Euphorbia milii (male) and Euphobia lophogona (female). Compound cymes of inconspicuous true flowers bloom in late spring. Although the true flowers (borne in cyathia) lack sepals or petals and are not showy, these flowers are subtended by long-lasting, bright, lime green and yellow floral bracts which are exceptionally showy. Flower color comes from the floral bracts. Genus name honors Greek physician Euphorbus (52 B.C. - 23 A.D.). U.S. Plant Patent PP15,446 was issued on December 21, 2004. (less)