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scarlet plume

Euphorbia fulgens

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

E. fulgens is a lax, deciduous shrub with slender stems bearing lance-shaped leaves and small clusters of scarlet flower-heads from the upper leaf axils, in winter

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based compost (JI No 3) with added bark and leafmould, in full light or bright, filtered light. Water moderately in growth and apply balanced liquid fertiliser monthly every 10-14 days. Keep dry after flowering; resume watering as new growth begins

Pruning

No pruning necessary

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

mealybugs may be a problem

Diseases

grey moulds can occur

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

Winter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years