EUPHORBIA characias wulfeni
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EUPHORBIA characias wulfeni
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
Extra large flowers, lime-green
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, grey mould. -
Place of origin
Southeastern Europe. -
EvergreenLinear to oval grey-green leaves to 13cm (5in) long.
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GreenLime green
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub with biennial shoots and clumps of erect, densely-woolly, purple-tinged stems.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable 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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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)Borderline -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
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