Overview
Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana is a plant with a bushy, clump forming, trailing, columnar upright habit in the genus Euphorbia, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana is a clump-forming member of the Euphorbiaceae with trailing and columnar upright stems and a prolonged flowering season from May to September. Foliage may be evergreen or deciduous depending on site and season. It suits well-drained chalk, clay, loam or sandy soils and will grow in full sun or partial shade. Use it in containers, gravel beds or courtyard settings on south-, west- or east-facing sites.
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, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Trailing, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Botrytis (grey mould)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana?
Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana need?
Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana 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 seguieriana niciciana hardy in the UK?
Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
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- Euphorbia atropurpurea
- Euphorbia balsamifera
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