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EUPHORBIA palustris
Commonly known as Milkweed, Spurge
Clump forming species with green leaves turning yellow in autumn and long lasting deep yellow flowers
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DeciduousElliptic to oblong-lance-shaped leaves 6cm (2½in) long
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Yellow
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread90cm (36in)
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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.Robust perennial with erect, pale green stems. Leaves turn yellow and orange in autumn. Flowers are produced in terminal cymes to 15cm (6in) across.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
EUPHORBIA palustris
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould (Botrytis)Place of originSouthern Scandinavia to Spain to western Caucasus, western Asia, Russia (western Siberia)
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HardinessFully hardy
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Pruning groupPruning 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 InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTIONSkin & eye irritantHarmful if eaten (People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Euphorbia - Care Guide
- Growing & Caring for Euphorbia
- Evergreen pruning - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading in June - Video Tip ondemand_video
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- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
90cm (36in)
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