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    EUPHORBIA
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    EUPHORBIA

    Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk

    Very varied genus of about 2000 species of annuals, biennials, evergreen, semi-evergreen or herbaceous perennials, deciduous or evergreen subshrubs, shrubs and trees and succulents.

    Many uses including for mixed borders, woodland gardens and rockeries though notice should be taken of the milky sap which can irritate the skin and no part should be eaten.

    Many are attractive to insects.

    There are 10 UK native spurges, most of which are common.

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    • Good to know
      Much reduced floral parts (cyathia) are usually cupped by involucres of long-lasting fused bracts
    • Place of origin
      Widely distributed in temperate sub tropical and tropical regions.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Tall Shrub
    • skin & eye irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Euphorbia - Care Guide
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    Varieties

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    • EUPHORBIA x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow'
    Hardy all year round foliage colour. Blue-green leaves edged yellow and tipped with pink in winter
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    EUPHORBIA mellifera
    Honey spurge
    Tall shrubby spurge with acid yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    EUPHORBIA 'Miner's Merlot'
    Spurge
    Intense red leaves early in the year, becoming greener in warmer weather. Long flowering period.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    EUPHORBIA myrsinites
    Blue spurge, Creeping spurge
    Fleshy procumbent stems and leaves with terminal clusters of yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.00
    EUPHORBIA palustris
    Milkweed, Spurge
    Clump forming species with green leaves turning yellow in autumn and long lasting deep yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    EUPHORBIA x pasteurii
    A cross between E.mellifera and E. stygiana which grows up to 6 feet tall. Creamy-white midribs to the leaves and scented yellow-brown flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £17.50
    EUPHORBIA polychroma
    Cushion spurge
    Acid yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    EUPHORBIA 'Redwing'
    Striking yellow-green flower heads in spring
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    EUPHORBIA rigida
    Milkweed, Spurge
    Erect then spreading species with grey-green leaves and cupped yellow flowers which redden with age
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    EUPHORBIA stygiana
    A rare species which is endangered in the wild in the Azores. It grows to around 5 feet as an architectural shrub, narrow bright green leaves and honey scented flowerheads
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £20.00
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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    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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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