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Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii
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SpurgePerennialFamily: Euphorbiaceae
- Height: 90cmSpread: 90cm
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Yellow
Foliage colour:
Blue/Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii is an architectural perennial, 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. It's ideal for growing in a sunny border or gravel garden, and is a good planting partner for kniphofias, which bear orange and yellow flowers.
For best results grow Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun. Cut down the flower stems to ground level as the blooms fade. Be careful when handling the plant as the thick, white sap can irritate the eyes and skin.
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecPlantyes**yesFlowersyesyesyesDivideyesyesyesPruneyes**yes
Euphorbia ‘Characias’ and wildlife
Euphorbia ‘Characias’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Euphorbia ‘Characias’ poisonous?
Euphorbia ‘Characias’ can be toxic. Its sap is toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
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