Euphorbia mellifera (Honey spurge)
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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 is toxic! |
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)
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Pests: Generally pest-free.
Diseases: Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning: Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Basal cuttings, Division. REGISTER to read more...
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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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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