Euphorbia oblongata
Balkan spurge
The sulphur yellow flowers appear over an incredibly long period, offering a fresh blast of colour to the palette. The flowers are also excellent for cutting, and look wonderful when teamed with rich purples, plum and orange. Fully hardy but often short-lived, Euphorbia oblongata is an easy, undemanding and very rewarding little gem, which makes it one of the best gap-fillers for borders or pots.
How to care for Euphorbia oblongata:
Plant in sunny borders in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, watering regularly while they establish. These hardy perennials die back in winter and re-emerge in spring. Cut old stems down to ground level in late autumn or early spring to keep the plants tidy, and divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour.
Apply a light mulch in winter to protect roots and retain moisture. They pair well with ornamental grasses and late-flowering perennials, and tolerating occasional dry periods once established.
Apply a light mulch in winter to protect roots and retain moisture. They pair well with ornamental grasses and late-flowering perennials, and tolerating occasional dry periods once established.
Sowing instructions:
Can be sown in situ into a well-prepared bed and thinned out - or better still, onto a good quality peat-free compost. Cover the seeds with a fine layer of compost in an unheated greenhouse and wait for natural germination before pricking out, potting on and planting into position.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.55m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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CAUTION toxic if eaten
approx 45 seeds
£4.29
available to order from late autumn
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