Overview
Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man' is a plant with a bushy, trailing, columnar upright habit in the genus Euphorbia, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include gravel garden, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants and wildlife gardens.
About
Euphorbia cyparissias, the cypress spurge, is a species of plant in the genus Euphorbia. It is native to Europe and was introduced to North America in the 1860s as an ornamental plant.
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About the genus
Euphorbia is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Euphorbia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Trailing, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Mealybugs, Glasshouse whitefly, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Root rots
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man'?
Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man' need?
Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man' hardy in the UK?
Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
More in the Euphorbia genus
- Euphorbia altissimatall spurge
- Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Brithembottom'Wood Spurge
- Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'Golden Balls'Mediterranean spurge
- Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlinson'Mediterranean Spurge
- Euphorbia eritrea
- Euphorbia hybernaIrish spurge
- Euphorbia nicicianaSpurge
- Euphorbia pilosahairy spurge
