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EUPHORBIA x martinii
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
Shrubby spurge with acid yellow flowers and good autumn colour
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Good to know
E. amygdaloides x E. characias. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, grey mould, mildew. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenNarrow, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves to 7cm (3in), often tinged purple when young. Flowers in terminal cymes 10-12cm (4-5in) across.
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Yellow
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, clump-forming subshrub
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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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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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Partial shade
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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 -
Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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