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flowering spurge

Euphorbia corollata

Low Maintenance

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common Names: garden spurge, purging root, snake milk, tramp's spurge, white purslane, wild hippo, wild spurge

About this plant

An upright herbaceous perennial that has branched stems to a height of 90cm, clothed in oval, longish leaves, rounded at both ends. In summer, loose clusters of white bracts are borne, with tiny greenish centres which are the true flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Thrives in a light well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back at the end of the season

Propagation

Propagate by seed in autumn or by division in autumn or spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust and Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Rock GardenBanks SlopesGround CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

ClimbingClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years