Euphorbia epithymoides 'Major'
Cushion spurge 'Major', Euphorbia pilosa 'Major', Euphorbia polychroma 'Major', Greater cushion spurge, Greater cushion spurge, Greater many-coloured spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
'Major' _ 'Major' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with upright stems bearing whorls of oval, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, terminal clusters of bright yellow flowers surrounded by bright yellow-green bracts.
Euphorbia epithymoides 'Major' is: Deciduous
Upright, Clump-forming
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, Bright-yellow in Spring; Yellow-green, Bright-yellow in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids Aphids
Grey mould Grey mould
Cut back faded flower shoots to the base in late summer or early autumn. Cut back low in late summer if plant is flopping. This will encourage a bushier, branching habit and avoid an open, unsightly crown.
Seed may not come true to type.
Basal cuttings, Division
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Euphorbia epithymoides 'Major' (Greater cushion spurge) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Underplanting
Grow in well-drained or moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes winter wet. Site in partial shade in areas with hot, humid summers. Drought tolerant once established but benefits from irrigation in hot, dry summers.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Euphorbia epithymoides 'Major'
Cushion spurge 'Major', Euphorbia pilosa 'Major', Euphorbia polychroma 'Major', Greater cushion spurge, Greater cushion spurge, Greater many-coloured spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
'Major' _ 'Major' is a compact, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with upright stems bearing whorls of oval, dark green leaves and, in late spring and early summer, terminal clusters of bright yellow flowers surrounded by bright yellow-green bracts.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Upright, Clump-forming
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, Bright-yellow in Spring; Yellow-green, Bright-yellow in Summer
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Cut back faded flower shoots to the base in late summer or early autumn. Cut back low in late summer if plant is flopping. This will encourage a bushier, branching habit and avoid an open, unsightly crown.
Seed may not come true to type.
Basal cuttings, Division
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Euphorbia epithymoides 'Major' (Greater cushion spurge) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Underplanting
Grow in well-drained or moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes winter wet. Site in partial shade in areas with hot, humid summers. Drought tolerant once established but benefits from irrigation in hot, dry summers.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Euphorbia epithymoides 'Major' (Greater cushion spurge)
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 epithymoides 'Major' (Greater cushion spurge)
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Euphorbia epithymoides 'Major' (Greater cushion spurge)
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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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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