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EUPHORBIA characias 'Silver Swan'
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
Dazzling silver variegated foliage and silver variegated flower heads
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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Good to know
Cultivar of subsp. characias. Wildlife plant - insects but flowers shy to open -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, grey mould. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. Sport found by Dr. D. Willis, Yorkshire. -
EvergreenLeaves to 13cm (5in)
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White
Silver white -
BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Silver variegated
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Entire
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Linear
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Obovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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.
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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)Borderline -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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