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  • EUPHORBIA stygiana
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    EUPHORBIA stygiana

    Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk

    A rare species which is endangered in the wild in the Azores. It grows to around 5 feet as an architectural shrub, narrow bright green leaves and honey scented flowerheads
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2025
    £20.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      Can be cut back to control its size. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, grey mould
    • Place of origin
      Azores
    • Evergreen
      Leaves, to 15cm (6in) long, have prominent pale midribs
    • Yellow
      Yellow green
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Fully hardy
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    • Height
      1.4m (5ft)
    • Spread
      2m (6½ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Clump-forming perennial. Produces terminal clusters of pale yellow flowers
    • 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 - 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)
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    • Scented flowers
      Honey-scented
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds
    • 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
      1.4m (5ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        2m (6½ft)
       
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