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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 2.5 kg

(2.5 kg - c&p inc) £10.00

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

Now is our busy spring period - orders are being packed 6 days a week, however please remember it may be 10 days before you RECEIVE your plants.

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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