Overview
Euphorbia umbellata is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Euphorbia, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Euphorbia umbellata grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Euphorbia umbellata is a matforming herbaceous perennial belonging to the diverse Euphorbia genus, known for its milky sap and small flowers surrounded by colourful cupped bracts. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing aspects and is suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations. It prefers fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for coastal, city, courtyard, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by division in early spring or by seed in autumn or spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Euphorbia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Euphorbia umbellata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euphorbia umbellata
- Propagation
- Propagation is by division in early spring or propagate by seed in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Euphorbia umbellata?
Euphorbia umbellata prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euphorbia umbellata need?
Euphorbia umbellata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Euphorbia umbellata hardy in the UK?
Euphorbia umbellata has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Euphorbia umbellata?
Propagation is by division in early spring or propagate by seed in autumn or spring.
More in the Euphorbia genus
- Euphorbia ammak
- Euphorbia atropurpurea
- Euphorbia balsamifera
- Euphorbia bupleurifolia
- Euphorbia burmannii
- Euphorbia canariensis
- Euphorbia candelabrum
- Euphorbia ceratocarpahorned spurge
