Honey Spurge. A rounded shrub with stout stems of narrow, dark green leaves, honey-scented flowers with yellow-brown bracts, followed by warty, pea-like fruit. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers April to June. Fruits August to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Euphorbia mellifera
A rounded shrub with stout stems of narrow, dark green leaves, honey-scented flowers with yellow-brown bracts, followed by warty, pea-like fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Euphorbia |
|---|---|
| Species | mellifera |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Honey Spurge |
| Flower Colour | yellow, brown |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2m |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Spread | 2.5m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, June |
| Colour Fruit | green |
| Fruits When | August, September |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| 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 | |
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