Botanical Name: Common Names:
Euphorbia characias wulfenii Mediterranean Spurge,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Rounded
Description:
Densely leaved succulent perennial with blue green foliage and a shrubby habit. Quick growing and unique, large yellow flower heads appear from winter to spring. Easy to grow, a staple in many cottage gardens. Grows quickly and may need frequent trimming. Also, may self-seed readily if left alone and can become invasive.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny site in well drained soil. Cut flowers back to ground level after flowering - wear gloves, glasses and arm protection as sap can irritate skin and. Hands and tools will need a wash post-pruning.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Euphobiaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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