A bushy evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves and flowers with yellow-green bracts. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Frost hardy. CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Euphorbia characias
A bushy evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves and flowers with yellow-green bracts.
Additional information
| Generic | Euphorbia |
|---|---|
| Species | characias |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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