About
A short-lived, neat, clump-forming herbaceous perennial that's usually grown as an annual. The chartreuse-yellow flowerhead leaves appear in flat heads, 15cm wide, for a long period from spring to autumn. The stem leaves are dark green and no more than 5cm long and 2cm wide.
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
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toBalkan Pen., Aegean Islands, NW Turkey
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
CultivationBest grown in moist, humus-rich, but well-drained soil in light dappled shade with sun for part of the day. Great for flower arranging. Self-sows so may have the potential to become a nuisance if not well managed. See Euphorbia for further advice
PruningCut back flowered shoots to base or collect stems for flower-arranging as needed
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or sow directly in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free