EUPHORBIA palustris

Commonly known as Milkweed, Spurge

Clump forming species with green leaves turning yellow in autumn and long lasting deep yellow flowers

Pot size - 1.5 to 2 Litre - Click to view photo

Availability Available from December to January

individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each

Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes

Flowering

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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, grey mould (Botrytis)
Place of origin
Southern Scandinavia to Spain to western Caucasus, western Asia, Russia (western Siberia)
Deciduous
Elliptic to oblong-lance-shaped leaves 6cm (2½in) long
Yellow
Border
Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
Fully hardy
Height
90cm (36in)
Spread
90cm (36in)
Herbaceous
Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.

Robust perennial with erect, pale green stems. Leaves turn yellow and orange in autumn. Flowers are produced in terminal cymes to 15cm (6in) across.
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.
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Autumn Seasonal Interest
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist 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
Rabbit Resistant