About
This evergreen shrub forming a dome up to 1.5m tall and wide. From early- to mid-summer, these stems are topped with clusters of honey-scented, yellow-brown flowers. Stiff, upward-curving stems bear narrow, green leaves with a creamy-white midrib and may in autumn take on red tinges.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Mediterranean climate plants, Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
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
CultivationGrow in well-drained, light soil in full sun. Shelter from cold winds. See Euphorbia for further advice
PruningCut back flowering stems to ground level before winter
PropagationPropagate by division or from basal cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free