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EUPHORBIA mellifera

Associated Products

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 0.9 kg

(0.9 kg - c&p inc) £6.00

Vitax Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser 4.5 kg

(4.5 kg - c&p inc) £16.00

Additional Plant Details

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    Pests & Diseases - aphids, grey mould.

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    Place of Origin - Madeira

  • Scented Plant: Scented flowers - honey-scented.
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    Toxicity: Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin.

Delivery Information

Estimated delivery between 24 June and 30 June 2013. Subject to all plants being in stock

Please note that orders will normally be despatched within 5 - 10 working days from receipt except in the busy Spring season when it may take up to 15 working days from receipt until despatch.

Orders can also be collected in person from our Nurseries, or some of our shows - just tell us during the checkout process.

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Burncoose Catalogue Code

Evergreen - oblong to lance-shaped leaves, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
Medium Shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - rounded shrub. Brownish flowers in terminal cymes 8-10cm (3-4in) across. Pea-like warty fruit.

Hardiness Rating

Frost hardy - Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)

Mature Dimensions
overall height and width of plant once mature

Height - in metres - 2m (6ft)
Spread - in metres - 2.5m (8ft)

Preferred Location

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Full Sun

Soil Conditions

medium to light, fertile, well drained soil

Flowers In

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Buy EUPHORBIA mellifera

Pot size: 2.5 or 3 Litre

£10.50 each
3+£8.66 each
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