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EUPHORBIA myrsinites

Commonly known as Blue spurge, Creeping spurge, Wolf's milk

Fleshy procumbent stems and leaves with terminal clusters of yellow flowers
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Spirally-arranged, rounded, succulent, blue-grey leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
  • Yellow
  • Height
    10cm (4in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Perennial. Semi-prostrate stems. Flowers in terminal umbels 5-8cm (2-3in) across.
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
  • Full sun

EUPHORBIA myrsinites

 
Available from January 2025 - Awaiting new stock
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each 
Delivery Information Available from January 2025
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Mealy bug, grey mould.
    Place of origin
    Southern and eastern Europe to Turkey, central Asia.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    Rockery (inc alpine)
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • 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.
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
    Skin & eye irritant
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    Toxic if eaten
    People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
10cm (4in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Garden Toad
  30cm (12in)
  

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