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    EUPHORBIA rigida
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    EUPHORBIA rigida

    Commonly known as Milkweed, Spurge

     AWARD
    Erect then spreading species with grey-green leaves and cupped yellow flowers which redden with age
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £13.50  , 3+ £12.00  
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. E. biglandulosa
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, grey mould(Botrytis)
    • Place of origin
      Morocco, Mediterranean(Portugal to Turkey)
    • Evergreen
      Stiff, fleshy leaves 2-7cm (¾-2¾in) long
    • Yellow
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Erect, then spreading perennial. Produces terminal umbels 5cm (2in) across, of yellow cyathia cupped by yellow involucres that redden with age.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    • Full sun
    • skin & eye irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
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