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Euphorbia characias 'Silver Edge' (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Euphorbia characias 'Silver Edge' (v)

Euphorbia characias 'Silver Edge' (v)

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

A compact, evergreen perennial sub-shrub forming an upright clump of stems to 60cm (2ft) high with narrow, lance-shaped, white-edged, pale grey-green leaves and terminal panicles of yellow-green floral bracts, from mid-spring to early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClaySandyLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in mild areas in light, well-drained soil in full sun.

Pruning

Cut back old, flowered stems to the ground in late summer and autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring or early summer; dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensLow MaintenancePatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

ConservatoryIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years