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EUPHORBIA characias wulfeni
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
Extra large flowers, lime-green
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EvergreenLinear to oval grey-green leaves to 13cm (5in) long.
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GreenLime green
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread1.2m (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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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
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Full sun
EUPHORBIA characias wulfeni
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould.Place of originSoutheastern Europe.
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HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Pruning groupPruning 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 -
Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONSkin & eye irritantHarmful if eaten (People & Pets)
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
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