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EUPHORBIA characias 'Black Pearl'
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
Flowers are greenish-yellow with a distinctive black eye
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EvergreenGlaucous, grey-green leaves to 13cm (5in) long
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Brown or black
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GreenGreen with a black eye
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Height75cm (30in) -
Spread75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact habit.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline -
Full sun
EUPHORBIA characias 'Black Pearl'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould.
Place of originPortugal, western Mediterranean. -
HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Linear
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Obovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning 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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Skin & eye irritantHarmful if eaten (People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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