- Botanical name: Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'Lambrook Gold'
- Common name: Spurge
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
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Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Euphorbia characias is a remarkably hardy sub-shrub, bearing soft stems and narrow grey-green leaves that look beautiful all year round. Originating from the Mediterranean, it’s found on dry rocky slopes and scrubland. It forms a natural rounded shape and is ideal for growing in sunny herbaceous borders and gravel gardens.
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii ‘Lambrook Gold’ is one of the best euphorbias available. An architectural perennial, it’s perfect for adding a touch of drama to the border. Bluish-green foliage looks fresh all year round, and in early summer it’s joined by large, dome-shaped, lime-yellow flowers that tower above it. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
For best results grow Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii ‘Lambrook Gold’ in well-drained soil in full sun. In summer, prune spent flowering stems down to the base of the plant to encourage a second flush.
Always wear gloves when working with euphorbias. The milky sap is a skin irritant.
How to grow Euphorbia 'Lambrook Gold'
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Plant size
90cm height
90cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
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Do not Sow in December |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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| Divide |
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Do Divide in May |
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Do not Divide in November |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
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Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Euphorbia 'Lambrook Gold' and wildlife
Euphorbia 'Lambrook Gold' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Euphorbia 'Lambrook Gold' poisonous?
Euphorbia 'Lambrook Gold' can be toxic. Its sap is toxic.
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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