Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') (Poinsettia) — Herbaceous perennial, Shrub, Succulent, Tree

Overview

Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') is a plant with a herbaceous perennial, shrub, succulent, tree habit in the genus Euphorbia, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3, H4, H5, H6, H7. Suggested uses include borders, containers, gravel gardens, dry shade and hot borders.

About

Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') is a poinsettia cultivar in the spurge family grown as a shrub, small tree or herbaceous perennial. It produces a seasonal display of bracts and flowers from May to September. Plant where it receives full sun on a south- or west-facing aspect and in free-draining chalk, clay, loam or sandy soils of any pH. Hardiness spans H3–H7 (borderline to fully hardy), making it suitable for borders, containers and gravel gardens.

About the genus

Euphorbia is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae.

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In the garden

A member of the Euphorbiaceae, Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') is cultivated for its seasonal bracts and flowers and is treated variously as an herbaceous perennial, shrub, succulent or small tree. Flowering occurs from May to September. Situate it where it gets full sun and a south- or west-facing aspect; it tolerates both exposed and sheltered sites provided the soil drains freely. Acceptable soils include chalk, clay, loam and sand across acid to alkaline pH. Hardiness for this cultivar is given as H3–H7, which covers borderline through fully hardy conditions; in practice that range means it can be grown in many UK gardens but will need attention at the H3 (borderline) end of the scale in the coldest sites. Use containers where winters are sharp, or place plants where microclimates offer extra protection. Suggested locations are mixed borders, hot borders, gravel gardens and large containers where summer display is required; it also performs in drier, shadier spots indicated for dry shade situations. Plan planting and container placement so the seasonal bracts and flowers appear during the May to September window.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Euphorbia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3, H4, H5, H6, H7

Plant details

Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') size, habit and characteristics

Habit: Herbaceous perennial, Shrub, Succulent, Tree
Foliage: Deciduous, Evergreen
Suggested uses: Borders, Containers, Gravel gardens, Dry shade, Hot borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon')

Propagation: Seed, Cuttings, Division
Pest resistance: Generally pest-resistant
Disease resistance: Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon')?

Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') need?

Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') hardy in the UK?

Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon') has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.

How do I propagate Euphorbia pulcherrima Sonora Salmon ('Fisson Salmon')?

Seed, Cuttings, Division.

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