Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana — Bushy, Clump forming, Trailing, Columnar upright

Overview

Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana is a bushy, clump forming, trailing, columnar upright perennial 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.

About the genus

Euphorbia is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae.

Wikipedia contributors, "Euphorbia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Euphorbia

In the garden

Euphorbia seguieriana niciciana sits within the spurge family and presents as a clump-forming perennial with both trailing and columnar upright growth. Flowering runs from May to September, making it useful where an extended display is needed. The plant tolerates exposed as well as sheltered spots, offering flexibility in placement. Plant into free-draining soil — chalk, clay, loam or sand all suit provided the soil does not remain wet; consistent free drainage is important. It will take full sun or partial shade and is rated H6, which translates to very hardy in UK gardens, so it withstands most winter conditions encountered outside. Suitable aspects include south-, west- or east-facing positions. Its structural habit and tolerance of dry, well-drained sites make it appropriate for gravel gardens, Mediterranean-style borders, patios and containers, city courtyards and wildlife gardens. Place the clumps where their columnar stems can give height at the back of a gravel border or where trailing stems can soften paving edges during the May–September flowering period.

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

Plant type: Perennial
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.

More in the Euphorbia genus

Browse all Euphorbia →