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Euphorbia Martinii

Euphorbia Martinii

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Euphorbia × martinii is one of the most versatile and reliable evergreen perennials for New Zealand gardens. Combining attractive blue-green foliage with striking lime-green flower heads flushed with red, this architectural plant provides colour and structure throughout much of the year.

Flowering from late winter through spring, Euphorbia martinii is particularly valuable for bringing colour to the garden when many other plants are still dormant. Its tidy, rounded habit and exceptional drought tolerance make it ideal for cottage gardens, Mediterranean-style plantings, borders and low-maintenance landscapes.

Why You'll Love Euphorbia martinii

  • Striking lime-green flowers with red centres
  • Attractive blue-green evergreen foliage
  • Provides colour from late winter into spring
  • Excellent drought tolerance once established
  • Architectural form adds year-round structure
  • Great for coastal and exposed gardens
  • Low-maintenance and easy to grow
  • Perfect for modern and Mediterranean-style landscapes

  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.6 M Width 0.6 M

Is Euphorbia Martinii suitable for my garden?

Euphorbia Martinii is best suited in a position that gets

  • Full sun

Euphorbia Martinii is

  • Perennial
  • Drought resistant

Euphorbia Martinii will thrive in soil that is

  • Free draining
  • Sandy
  • Stoney

How to establish your Euphorbia Martinii?

Plant Euphorbia martinii in a full sun to part shade position.

For the strongest growth and best foliage colour:

Choose a sunny location.
Ensure good airflow.
Provide protection from prolonged winter wet where possible.

How to maintain your Euphorbia Martinii once established?

Water regularly during establishment.

Once established, Euphorbia martinii is highly drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged dry periods.

Avoid overwatering, especially during winter.

This is a relatively low-maintenance plant that requires minimal feeding.

For best results:

Apply compost lightly in spring.
Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser if needed.
Avoid excessive feeding, which can encourage soft growth.

Once flowering stems begin to fade:

Cut spent flowering stems back to the base.
Leave younger non-flowering shoots intact.
Wear gloves to protect against the milky sap.

This encourages fresh growth and maintains the plant's attractive shape.


Remove damaged or untidy stems as required.
Tidy older foliage in late winter if necessary.

Euphorbia martinii is reasonably frost hardy and performs well throughout much of New Zealand.

For best winter performance:

Ensure excellent drainage.
Avoid waterlogged soil.
Protect young plants from severe frosts in colder regions.
Growing in Containers

Euphorbia martinii grows very well in pots and containers.

For best results:

Use a premium free-draining potting mix.
Position in full sun.
Water sparingly once established.
Feed lightly during spring.
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