There are a huge number of varieties of milkweed. In nature, this plant is common in tropical regions of Africa, as well as Central and South America. Milkweed garden differ in almost the same variety as wild. Gardeners grow both perennial and annual species.
Euphorbia multiflorumThis plant, reaching a height of up to 50 cm, has the shape of a thick sprawling bush of perfectly regular semicircular shape. It looks very impressive. In general, all the milkweeds without exception are distinguished by their unusually original appearance. In this variety, perianths with a yellow-green color are especially beautiful. These lush “flowers” cover the entire bush, which makes it so attractive. This variety just looks great in borders, rockeries and alpine hills.
Euphorbia edged
Fringed spurge - a garden flower with unusually spectacular leaves. In June, when nondescript small flowers begin to bloom on the plant , the leaves change their color. They brighten around the edges. In the end, the border becomes completely white. This plant retains such decorative qualities until the very frost. The garden spurge can reach a height of 80 cm. The coloring of milk-frilled milk is particularly bright in mild weather. It looks very good in bouquets, as well as in curbs, on lawns and in flower beds.
Leaf Euphorbia
This is another beautiful plant belonging to a species such as garden milkweed. This is a fairly tall plant. The upper leaves are red, the lower ones are green. This variety can be grown both in the garden and as a houseplant. It looks very beautiful and can be used on lawns, in flowerbeds, alpine hills, etc.
Cypress Euphorbia
These garden flowers (cypress euphorbia in particular) are distinguished by beautiful inflorescences. Initially, the plant blooms in May-June and again in the fall. It looks amazing: a fluffy bush, completely strewn with yellow flowers. It looks unusually beautiful. This type of plant is perfect for decorating flower beds, borders and lawns.
The main feature of caring for plants such as garden milkweed can be called moderate watering. These plants are succulent, and therefore do not like excess moisture. An excess of water leads to various kinds of diseases, even though they are very resistant to various kinds of infections. Sometimes milkweeds are affected by thrips, scabies or spider mites.
Reproduction can be carried out both by seeds and by cuttings. This plant is taken very well in both cases. Perennial varieties are sown in the winter, annuals in the spring. Milkweed prefer sunny places, but some species tolerate partial shade well.
These unpretentious plants are definitely worth growing in the garden. They will be a wonderful decoration of flower beds and lawns. Most varieties look especially impressive in borders. There are also undersized varieties that can be used as a cover design for the site.