Euphorbia mellifera
honey spurge
A magnificent, large honey spurgethat really makes a dramatic statement in the garden. It has stiff stems strung with whorls of bright green leaves with a white stripe down the centre and topped in spring, with small, honey-scented, bronze-tinted flowers. This evergreen shrub is grown as much for its foliage as its deliciously scented flowers. It forms a natural dome shape, and gives structure and an architectual quality to the garden. Or try Euphorbia mellifera as part of an exotic scheme; the luminous-green leaves look great with large-leafed plants.
How to care for Euphorbia mellifera:
Plant it in a sunny, sheltered spot, or in a mild, frost-free garden, as it doesn’t like exposure to cold winds. It prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil and will benefit from a light spring feed or mulch to support its growth.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and remove spent stems. It may also need light shaping or tip pruning to maintain form. In colder areas, protect roots with mulch or cover with fleece over winter to keep it happy and thriving.
Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant and remove spent stems. It may also need light shaping or tip pruning to maintain form. In colder areas, protect roots with mulch or cover with fleece over winter to keep it happy and thriving.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
2m
Eventual spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye; harmful if eaten
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