Euphorbia oblongata
Balkan spurge, Eggleaf spurge, Oblong spruge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. oblongata - E. oblongata is an erect, short-lived, herbaceous perennial bearing large, oblong, grey-green leaves with prominent, paler midribs and branching, terminal clusters of bright yellow to yellow-green flowers from spring into autumn.
Euphorbia oblongata is: Evergreen
Erect
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Spring; Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Summer; Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Autumn
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Aphids Aphids
Generally disease-free.
Cut flowered shoots to ground level in late summer or early autumn.
Soak seed prior to sowing. Sow indoors in late winter or early spring or in-situ in mid-spring or late summer.
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Euphorbia oblongata (Balkan spurge) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Architectural, Rock
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. Often treated as an annual.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Euphorbia oblongata
Balkan spurge, Eggleaf spurge, Oblong spruge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. oblongata - E. oblongata is an erect, short-lived, herbaceous perennial bearing large, oblong, grey-green leaves with prominent, paler midribs and branching, terminal clusters of bright yellow to yellow-green flowers from spring into autumn.
Evergreen
Erect
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
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Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Spring; Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Summer; Bright-yellow, Yellow-green in Autumn
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
Generally disease-free.
Cut flowered shoots to ground level in late summer or early autumn.
Soak seed prior to sowing. Sow indoors in late winter or early spring or in-situ in mid-spring or late summer.
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Euphorbia oblongata (Balkan spurge) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Mediterranean, Low Maintenance, Gravel, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Architectural, Rock
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. Often treated as an annual.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Euphorbia oblongata (Balkan 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 oblongata (Balkan 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 oblongata (Balkan 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.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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