Euphorbia characias
Mediterranean Spurge
Flower Colors
Description
Evergreen perennial to 1.5m, with vertical or arching biennial stems, leafy throughout at first, then bare, almost woody at the base, densely leafy above, carrying flower heads in the second year. Slender, blue-green, rather downy leaves to 15cm long. Profuse flowers, in large, terminal, cylindrical heads in early spring have petal-like bright yellow-green bracts surrounding the tiny flowers. May be short-lived, but often self-seeds
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 7-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCoastalCottage and informal gardenMediterranean climate plantsGravel gardenWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1LP101010V0010Z00010 | €4.40 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.