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Beginner
skill rating |
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2.5m
max. spread |
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2.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
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Botanical name: Euphorbia mellifera
Other names: Euphorbia longifolia Lamarck, Honey spurge, Canary spurge
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Genus: Euphorbia
Species: E. mellifera - E. mellifera is a rounded, evergreen shrub bearing narrow, lance-shaped, dark green leaves with pale mid-ribs and clusters of fragrant, brown flowers in late spring.
Euphorbia mellifera is: Evergreen
Flower: Brown in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Fragrance: Flowers are honey-scented.
Habit: Domed
Toxicity: All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Euphorbia mellifera (Honey spurge) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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