Euphorbia stricta
Upright spruge, Euphobia stricta 'Golden Foam', Euphorbia serrulata, Tintern spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. stricta - E. stricta is a bushy, rounded annual or short-lived perennial with upright, red-flushed stems bearing oblong to lance-shaped, yellow-green to pale green leaves. Cymes of tiny, light green flowers with prominent, cup-shaped, bright yellow-green bracts bloom from late spring into autumn.
Euphorbia stricta is: Evergreen
Erect, Clump-forming, Upright
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer; Yellow-green in Autumn
Light green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Grey mould Grey mould
In mild areas, remove spent flower stems at the base in autumn. In colder areas, delay this pruning until early spring.
Tends to self-seed readily in ideal growing conditions.
Seed
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Euphorbia stricta (Upright spruge) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun or dapple shade.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Euphorbia stricta
Upright spruge, Euphobia stricta 'Golden Foam', Euphorbia serrulata, Tintern spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. stricta - E. stricta is a bushy, rounded annual or short-lived perennial with upright, red-flushed stems bearing oblong to lance-shaped, yellow-green to pale green leaves. Cymes of tiny, light green flowers with prominent, cup-shaped, bright yellow-green bracts bloom from late spring into autumn.
Europe, Mediterranean
Evergreen
Erect, Clump-forming, Upright
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
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Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer; Yellow-green in Autumn
Light green in All seasons
In mild areas, remove spent flower stems at the base in autumn. In colder areas, delay this pruning until early spring.
Tends to self-seed readily in ideal growing conditions.
Seed
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Euphorbia stricta (Upright spruge) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Grow in light, well-drained soil in full sun or dapple shade.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Euphorbia stricta (Upright spruge)
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 stricta (Upright spruge)
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 stricta (Upright spruge)
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.
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.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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