Euphorbia plant named ‘First Blush’

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2003-06-23

2004-11-02

Bell, Kent (Department: 1661)

Plants

Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant

Euphorbia

Plant Patent

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PP015292

ABSTRACT:

Genus:
Euphorbia.
Species:
epithymoides.
Denomination: First Blush.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of variegated cushion spurge, a hardy perennial that is grown for use as an ornamental shrub for the landscape. The new invention is known botanically as
Euphorbia
and will be referred to hereinafter by the cultivar name ‘First Blush’.
‘First Blush’ is a sport that was discovered by the inventor in 1996 in a cultivated area of Germantown, Wis. ‘First Blush’ was discovered as a variegated branch on an unnamed individual plant of
Euphorbia epithymoides
among a production block grown from seed. ‘First Blush’ was selected by the inventor based on its variegated foliage and variegated bracts. The foliage is pale green with cream-white margins. In spring the upper foliage nearest the sun is tilted rose-pink and then turns a more pronounced rose-red color in fall. Whorls of bracts are pale green with cream-white margins on stems that are often tinted red. ‘First Blush’ exhibits low vigor resulting in a less invasive plant than the species. The variegation makes ‘First Blush’ a showier variety than other
Euphorbia
known to the inventor.
The first asexual reproduction of ‘First Blush’ was carried out in a cultivated area of Germantown, Wis. by the inventor. The method used was stem cuttings. Since that time subsequent generations have been determined stable and true to type.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The following traits have been repeatedly observed and represent the distinguishing characteristics of the new
Euphorbia
cultivar ‘First Blush’. These traits in combination distinguish ‘First Blush’ from all other existing varieties of
Euphorbia
known to the inventor. ‘First Blush’ has not been tested under all possible conditions and phenotypic differences may be observed with variations in environmental, climatic, and cultural conditions, however, without any variance in genotype.
1.
Euphorbia
‘First Blush’ exhibits a compact, clumping habit.
2.
Euphorbia
‘First Blush’ exhibits variegated foliage with pale green centers and cream-white margins with slightly crinkled edges.
3.
Euphorbia
‘First Blush’ exhibits whorls of variegated pale green and cream-white bracts.
4.
The edges of the upper foliage on
Euphorbia
‘First Blush’ turn rose-pink in spring and deepen in color to rose-red in fall.
5.
Euphorbia
‘First Blush’ exhibits low vigor and is less invasive than the species.
6.
Euphorbia
‘First Blush’ is hardy to USDA Zone 4b.
7.
Euphorbia
‘First Blush’ is winter dormant.
8.
Euphorbia
‘First Blush’ exhibits yellow flowers in spring.

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