EUPHORBIA x pasteurii
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EUPHORBIA x pasteurii
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
A cross between E.mellifera and E. stygiana which grows up to 6 feet tall. Creamy-white midribs to the leaves and scented yellow-brown flowers
£17.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenOblong to narrowly lance-shaped leaves to 30cm (12in) long
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Yellow
Yellow brown -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVigorous shrub with stout shoots. Flowers in open, terminal cymes 16-20cm (6¼-8in) across followed by warty, rounded fruits from late summer
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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 -
Scented flowersHoney-scented
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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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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
5m (16ft)
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