Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Luv U Hot Pink' (Luv U Hot Pink Poinsettia, Luv U Hot Pink Noche Buena)


Botanical Information

FamilyEuphorbiaceae
GenusEuphorbia
Speciespulcherrima
Cultivar'Luv U Hot Pink'
Patent NumberEK LUP 3511
CategoryAnnuals
OriginEcke Nurseries.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone9 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-2
Temperature (°F)18
Height0.6 - 4 m
Spread0.3 - 0.6 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodOctober, November, December

Description and Growing Information

ShapeSpreading.
LandscapeSeasonal potted patio plant.
CultivationGrow in partial shade in moist, well-draining, humus-rich and acidic soil.
PestsWhitefly, mealybugs, red spider mites and scale. Root and stem rot if overwatered.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionIn the wild the plant dons woody glaborous stems. In cultivation the stems are less woody and more fleshy, glaborous and medium green to reddish-green.
Leaf DescriptionThe plant bears dark green dentate leaves that measure 7 to 16 cm in length. The coloured bracts, which are vivid hot pink, are actually leaves.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers, called cyathia, are grouped within the small yellow structures found in the center of each leaf bunch.
Texture DescriptionSmooth, leathery.

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