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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
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Oblong to narrowly lance-shaped leaves to 30cm (12in) long
  • Yellow
    Yellow brown
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Vigorous shrub with stout shoots. Flowers in open, terminal cymes 16-20cm (6¼-8in) across followed by warty, rounded fruits from late summer
  • 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
  • Full sun

EUPHORBIA x pasteurii

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, grey mould
    Place of origin
    Hybrid
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Pruning group
    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.

    RHS group 5, 6 & 7
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Honey-scented
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
    Skin & eye irritant
    Harmful if eaten (People & Pets)
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Euphorbia - Care Guide
2m (6½ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
  

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