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Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim' (Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim'
Other names
Euphorbia x martinii 'Tiny Tim', Euphorbia x martini 'Waleutiny', Martin's spurge 'Tiny Tim', Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim'
Genus
Euphorbia Euphorbia
Variety or Cultivar
'Tiny Tim' _ 'Tiny Tim' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen sub-shrub with maroon stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, from late spring into summer, open cymes of tiny flowers with dark red nectar glands, both surrounded by conspicuous, yellow-green bracts.
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim' is: Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Flushed yellow, Flushed green in Spring; Flushed yellow, Flushed green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back spent flowers shoots in late summer or early autumn.
Propagation
Cuttings should be dipped in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent sap from bleeding.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim' (Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Edging, City, Beds and borders, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant in light, well-drained soil in full sun. Best planted in areas with mild winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim'
Other names
Euphorbia x martinii 'Tiny Tim', Euphorbia x martini 'Waleutiny', Martin's spurge 'Tiny Tim', Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim'
Genus
Euphorbia Euphorbia
Variety or Cultivar
'Tiny Tim' _ 'Tiny Tim' is a compact, mound-forming, evergreen sub-shrub with maroon stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, from late spring into summer, open cymes of tiny flowers with dark red nectar glands, both surrounded by conspicuous, yellow-green bracts.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Flushed yellow, Flushed green in Spring; Flushed yellow, Flushed green, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back spent flowers shoots in late summer or early autumn.
Propagation
Cuttings should be dipped in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent sap from bleeding.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings
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Where to grow
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim' (Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Edging, City, Beds and borders, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Plant in light, well-drained soil in full sun. Best planted in areas with mild winters.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim' (Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim')
Common pest name
grape ground pearl
Scientific pest name
Margarodes vitis
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
5
General biosecurity comments
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Defra's Risk register #2
Plant name
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim' (Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim')
Common pest name
Powdery mildew: cotton; Powdery mildew: eggplant; Powdery mildew: pepper; Powdery mildew: tomato
Scientific pest name
Leveillula taurica
Type
Fungus
Current status in UK
Present (Limited)
Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Believed to be present and no statutory action is being taken. Status needs to be confirmed by survey.
Defra's Risk register #3
Plant name
Euphorbia x martini 'Tiny Tim' (Euphorbia 'Tiny Tim')
Common pest name
cotton mealybug
Scientific pest name
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
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.
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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