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EUPHORBIA characias wulfeni
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
Extra large flowers, lime-green
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Evergreen - linear to oval grey-green leaves to 13cm (5in) long.
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Green - lime green
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Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - upright shrub with biennial shoots and clumps of erect, densely-woolly, purple-tinged stems.
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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) -
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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 - southeastern Europe. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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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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