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    EUPHORBIA
    EUPHORBIA polychroma
    EUPHORBIA polychroma
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    EUPHORBIA polychroma

    Commonly known as Cushion spurge, Wolf's milk

    Acid yellow flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2026
    individually £13.00 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
    Available again from summer 2026 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Syn. E. epithymoides. Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, grey mould.
    • Place of origin
      Central and southern Europe, Turkey.
    • Deciduous
    • Yellow
      Acid yellow
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump forming perennial. Robust, softly-hairy stems. Oval to elliptic, dark-green leaves 3.5-5cm (1½-2in) long, sometimes purple-tinged. Long-lasting flowers in terminal cymes 4-8cm (1½-3in) across.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • skin & eye irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      40cm (16in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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