Unlike most of its compatriots, there is one planter at The Farm that will not be emptied for the winter. This re-purposed concrete water trough contains a couple of Euphorbia x martini ‘Ascot Rainbow’ and a trio of the golden-eyed blue daisy, Felicia amelloides. The euphorbia is tough as old boots and although might look a little tatty by the end of the winter should resprout bright new foliage in the spring. The felicia however is more sensitive and may or may not make it through. However a few weeks ago I took some cuttings and have six well rooted plantlets cosied up in the greenhouse. Today I noticed that a thick covering of beech leaves had been blown over the plants, covering them in a warm duvet. Like babes in the wood they should be safe under their blanket until the spring. We will see.
Off The Edge Gardening 
I’d cross fingers and maybe throw a bit of fleece over the leaves. As long as she doesn’t get too wet around the toes, Felicity stands a better than evens chance in your neck of the woods.
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Its in a really sheltered position, away from the worst of the wind. I am optimistic.
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Really? I thought that those were difficult to kill. Sometimes I notice some of the variegated forms reverting to green, but others seem to be stable.
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In the UK they are not reliably hardy. Love the variegated ones.
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Is that not the gardener’s lot, to love that which might die? Well, truthfully, that which must die, but in this case, hopefully later rather than sooner.
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I think I follow you ….. 😉
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Good for you! I barely followed myself. Too much exposure to rain, I think. Getting a bit gloomy.
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Same here, a bit gloomy. Love the Euphorbia, though.
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It is a beauty, such a great colour combination.
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I too have ‘Ascot Rainbow’ in a pot, one of my pots of ‘evergreens’ to look at out of the kitchen window over winter. It has been as tough as old boots here, and is accompanied by amygdaloides ‘Rubra’ and ‘Baby Charm’. The latter is a new acquisition so I will have to see how tough that one is.
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I am all for snuggling up under the duvet this time of year!
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