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sea spurge

Euphorbia paralias

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

E. paralias is a succulent sub-shrub to 70cm with upright stems clothed in small, bluish green leaves with terminal clusters of green flowers. It is a British native, found exclusively on sand dunes

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Sandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Requires very well drained soil in a sunny, open position

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensFlower Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years