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Plant details
This architectural perennial is perfect for adding a touch of drama to the border. Bluish-green foliage looks fresh all year round, and in early summer it is joined by large, dome-shaped, lime-yellow flowers that tower above it. The bright reds and oranges of kniphofias make perfect partners. Plants enjoy a sunny, well-drained spot, making them the perfect choice for a gravel garden. Cut down the flower stems to ground level as the blooms fade. Be careful when handling the plant as the thick, white sap can irriate the eyes and skin. The Royal Horticultural Society has given itsr prestigious Award Of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: Euphorbia
Species: characias
Cultivar: subsp. wulfenii
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: Yellow
Foliage colour: Blue-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Dry
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 90cm
Spread: 90cm
Time to divide plants: March to April
Reader reviews
Raggybaggy
This is a really hassle free plant that gives fantastic drama and a zing of citrus colour to your border. I planted a small one a year ago in a hot sunny border with poor,dry soil. Despite being fried in the sun and covered in snow it has survived, thrived and tripled in size! It looks great with grasses and red / orange roses or other flowers.
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