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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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Evergreen - glaucous, grey-green leaves.
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Brown or black
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Green - green with a black eye
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Height - 75cm (30in) -
Spread - 75cm (30in)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact habit.
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy 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) -
Full sun -
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. -
Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, grey mould. -
Place of origin - Portugal, western Mediterranean. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
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