About
This compact, evergreen, frost-tender perennial, often grown from seed as an annual that forms a mound of oblong to broadly linear foliage up to around 40cm tall. Branched clusters of tiny white flowers are borne in profusion over a long period from late spring into autumn.
About the genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHumans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in a well-drained, light soil in full sun but will tolerate partial shade. See Euphorbia for further advice
PruningIf overwintering under cover cut back in spring to maintain compact habit before placing outside when risk of frost has passed
PropagationPropagate by seed or by basal cuttings taken in spring or early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free