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EUPHORBIA palustris
Commonly known as Milkweed, Spurge
Clump forming species with green leaves turning yellow in autumn and long lasting deep yellow flowers
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DeciduousElliptic to oblong-lance-shaped leaves 6cm (2½in) long
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Yellow
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread90cm (36in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Robust perennial with erect, pale green stems. Leaves turn yellow and orange in autumn. Flowers are produced in terminal cymes to 15cm (6in) across.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
EUPHORBIA palustris
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould (Botrytis)Place of originSouthern Scandinavia to Spain to western Caucasus, western Asia, Russia (western Siberia)
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning groupPruning group 4Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONSkin & eye irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodentsToxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50