Euphorbia Griffithii Fireglow or Dixter?

Nollie

Having seen Adam Frost plant EG Fireglow in his border on GW reminded me that I still have EG Dixter on my list, I couldn’t get it earlier in the year as my usual suppliers had stopped listing it. I wanted Dixter because its meant to be better behaved and better colouring. I am afraid FG would be too happy and spread too much here. 

Can anyone tell me if Fireglow does spread wildly in their garden? Is it difficult to get rid of if it does get out of control?  I have found a source for FG and am tempted to get it rather than fruitlessly chase Dixter, but don’t want to end up with a thug.

Purplerain

I don't grow it, but my neighbour did. I would say it is highly invasive, and he dug it out but it still pops up. He offered me some, but despite it being lovely for a short time, I declined. It would maybe be ok in a very big garden, and possibly less thuggish in a lighter soil but I thought it was unwise of him to highlight it last week.

Marlorena

..'Dixter' was a spreader for me, so it didn't last long - I should have known better..  I agree, rather poor form from the presenter if this aspect wasn't mentioned...  nice foliage though..

Jemula

I was surprised when Adam said that it will clump up nicely. It spread all over the place in my light soil and two years after removing the main plant, I’m still digging up new shoots in spring.

Nollie

Ah, sounds like they both have megalomaniac tendencies. I am glad I asked first, so thanks folks for the warning! Monty has it as well and I don’t think he has ever mentioned its spreading habit either.

Time for a rethink, perhaps.

nutcutlet

I think they might be the same species, just different cultivars so wandering should be evenly shared. Can't remember which one I had, It wandered then it disappeared. Probably too dry for it to do well here, it's not one of the dry soil species

Nollie

Yes same species, nutcutlet - the Dixter was a seedling found at Great Dixter, I recall. Its said to be less invasive but obviously not by much given Marlorena’s experience of it.

I think I will steer clear of both and perhaps go for another trio of Berberis Orange Rocket in that spot, which will provide the requisite colour.

Marlorena

That's why I got it as I understood it was less invasive... and I bought it from Dixter too on a visit..  

Nollie

i can understand, but not condone, suppliers being a bit coy, ‘said to be less invasive’ for example, but presenters of garden programmes should warn viewers, I think.

fidgetbones

I have both. Both spread. They spread faster in sandy soil rather  than clay.

Nollie

I do have clay, but its now nicely loosened up with tonnes of grit and organic matter, so still don’t think I’ll risk it! It is a lovely Euphorbia though, I wonder if you could grow one in a big pot?