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AWARD

EUPHORBIA mellifera

Commonly known as Honey spurge, Wolf's milk

Tall shrubby spurge with acid yellow flowers
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individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
  • Evergreen - oblong to lance-shaped leaves, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
  • Yellow - acid yellow
  • Height - 2m (6½ft)
  • Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
  • Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - rounded shrub. Brownish flowers in terminal cymes 8-10cm (3-4in) across. Pea-like warty fruit.
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°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 - Madeira
  • Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
  • Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - honey-scented.
  • Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -
  • Wildlife - Bee friendly -
  • Butterfly friendly
  • Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
2m (6½ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
  

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