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EUPHORBIA characias
Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk
Flowers green with chocolate centres
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLinear to oval, grey-green leaves to 13cm (5in) long.
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Brown or blackBrown centres
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Green
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Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub with biennial shoots and clumps of erect, densely-woolly, purple-tinged stems. Flowers in spherical, terminal cymes 10-30cm (4-12in) long.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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 characias
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Additional Features
Good to knowCut out flowered shoots if seed is not required. Wildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould.
Place of originPortugal, western Mediterranean. -
HardinessFully hardyBorderline
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Leaf shape
Linear
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Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Skin & eye irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Toxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of EUPHORBIA characias
EUPHORBIA characias 'Black Pearl'
Spurge, Wolf's milk
flowers are greenish-yellow with a distinctive black eye
EUPHORBIA characias 'Silver Swan'
Spurge, Wolf's milk
dazzling silver variegated foliage and silver variegated flower heads
Gift-wrapping available
EUPHORBIA characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'
Spurge, Wolf's milk
a variegated form with a neat shape and one of the most attractive leaf-flower combinations
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
EUPHORBIA characias wulfeni
Spurge, Wolf's milk
extra large flowers, lime-green
Gift-wrapping available
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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Only £7.50
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