AWARD

EUPHORBIA mellifera

Commonly known as Honey spurge, Wolf's milk

Tall shrubby spurge with acid yellow flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Oblong to lance-shaped leaves, dark-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
  • Yellow
    Acid yellow
  • Height
    2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Rounded shrub. Brownish flowers in terminal cymes 8-10cm (3-4in) across. Pea-like warty fruit.
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun
  • Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant
    These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin.

EUPHORBIA mellifera

 
Available Early Spring 2022 - 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.
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
Delivery Information Available Early Spring 2022
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, grey mould.
    Place of origin
    Madeira
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • 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
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
2m (6½ft)
 Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
  

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