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Euphorbia Wulfenii various sizes

Euphorbia Wulfenii

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Euphorbia wulfenii is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring. It is an easy-to-care-for, robust plant that is perfect for rock gardens and borders capable of tolerating salty winds.

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About Euphorbia Wulfenii

Description

Euphorbia wulfenii (Mediterranean spurge) is a robust, hard to kill low-growing, evergreen shrub native to the mediterranean from the south of France to Anatolia. Its leaves are lanceolate, with light blue to green foliage; flowering every other year with bracts of flowers and it ofter self seeds.

True to its mediterranean nature, once established Euphorbia wulfenii (Mediterranean spurge) is drought resistant, thriving off neglect. It has the ability to survive in most tough environments including being battered by strong salt winds. Capable of reaching heights of up to 1.5 metres and a similar spread within two to five years from seed.

Euphorbia wulfenii (Mediterranean spurge) needs well drained soil and full sun to survive. It has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it can tolerate  temperatures down to -10 to -5C.

Suggested uses/garden types

  • Costal/sea side
  • cottage and informal
  • Mediterranean
  • Gravel
  • low maintenance
  • Banks/slopes
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back in late summer to autumn, though be very careful of the sap, wear gloves and keep it well away from your eyes!

Max dimensions

  • 1.5m high
  • 1.5 m wide

Hardiness

  • RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it can tolerate  temperatures down to -10 to -5C.

Light levels

  • Full Sun

Position

  • Well drained

Toxicity

  • Poisonous to people, pets and horses
  • No reported effects on birds and livestock

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