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EUPHORBIA characias 'Silver Swan'
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
Dazzling silver variegated foliage and silver variegated flower heads
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeaves to 13cm (5in)
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WhiteSilver white -
Height1m (39in) -
Spread1m (39in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Perennial with strong, upright 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 -
Full sun
EUPHORBIA characias 'Silver Swan'
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Additional Features
Good to knowCultivar of subsp. characias. Wildlife plant - insects but flowers shy to open
Pests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould.
Place of originGarden origin. UK. Sport found by Dr. D. Willis, Yorkshire. -
HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Linear
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Pruning group
Pruning 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 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Skin & eye irritantHarmful if eaten (People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
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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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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