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greater cushion spurge

Euphorbia epithymoides 'Major'

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Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common Names: greater many-coloured spurge

About this plant

'Major' is a compact herbaceous perennial to 50cm, forming a clump of stems with dark green oval leaves and terminal clusters of bright yellow flowerheads 6-8cm across

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

An easy-to-grow plant that will grow in any reasonable garden soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or 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

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years