Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlison'
Mediterranean spurge 'John Tomlison', Spurge 'John Tomlison', Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii Kew form
Euphorbia Euphorbia
'John Tomlison' _ 'John Tomlison' is an erect, open, evergreen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and, from spring into summer, large, rounded clusters of tiny flowers surrounded by prominent, bright yellow-green bracts.
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlison' is: Evergreen
Open branches, Erect
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Aphids Aphids
Generally disease-free.
Cut flowered shoots to ground level in late summer or early autumn.
Division, Basal cuttings
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Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlison' (Mediterranean spurge 'John Tomlison') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Rock, Architectural, Gravel
Grow in light, well-drained soil in sun. If necessary, add grit or sharp sand to the soil to improve drainage. Dislikes winter wet, so a gravel mulch will help avoid rotting.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlison'
Mediterranean spurge 'John Tomlison', Spurge 'John Tomlison', Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii Kew form
Euphorbia Euphorbia
'John Tomlison' _ 'John Tomlison' is an erect, open, evergreen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and, from spring into summer, large, rounded clusters of tiny flowers surrounded by prominent, bright yellow-green bracts.
Evergreen
Open branches, Erect
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut flowered shoots to ground level in late summer or early autumn.
Division, Basal cuttings
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Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlison' (Mediterranean spurge 'John Tomlison') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Rock, Architectural, Gravel
Grow in light, well-drained soil in sun. If necessary, add grit or sharp sand to the soil to improve drainage. Dislikes winter wet, so a gravel mulch will help avoid rotting.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlison' (Mediterranean spurge 'John Tomlison')
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlison' (Mediterranean spurge 'John Tomlison')
pink wax scale; red was scale; ruby wax scale
Ceroplastes rubens
Insect
Absent
3
3
Based on its biology and low potential impact continued action on this pest in the UK would not be considered appropriate. It is likely to be of more concern to southern Member States of the EU; as it is an economic pest of citrus.
Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'John Tomlison' (Mediterranean spurge 'John Tomlison')
Powdery mildew: cotton; Powdery mildew: eggplant; Powdery mildew: pepper; Powdery mildew: tomato
Leveillula taurica
Fungus
Present (Limited)
3
3
Believed to be present and no statutory action is being taken. Status needs to be confirmed by survey.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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