Botanical Name: Common Names:
Euphorbia wulfenii variegata Tasmanian Tiger Variegated Spurge,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Clumping, Rounded
Description:
Tasmanian Tiger is a stunning Euphorbia with distinctive and showy, variegated striped foliage. Foliage features wide, cream coloured margins and dark green centers. Cream and white flower bracts emerge in early spring and continue through to summer.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Tropical Garden, 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 CAUTION: Skin and eye irritant / toxic if eaten. Wear gloves, glasses and arm protection as sap can irritate skin. Hands and tools will need a wash post-pruning. Can be brought indoors through the cooler months. Information & Images courtesy of Touch of Class Plants
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Euphobiaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Cream, Green, Variegated
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High