Euphorbia

Euphorbias are invaluable plants to have in the garden as they add height, form and lots of color . They are also drought tolerant, attractive to insects and perfect for those difficult spots in the garden. There is a Euphorbia for most situations and many color forms that provide interest all year round. Euphorbias make great container plants.

How to grow

Euphorbias are very easy plants to grow that will establish quickly and reward you with color almost immediately. By following care instructions and providing plants with the conditions necessary for growth you are sure to succeed. Plants in this selection have been expertly grown and will offer the best start possible to you and your garden. When plants are delivered you should endeavor to plant them in to their final positions as soon as possible. If you cannot plant immediately after delivery you should keep roots moist and store plants in a cool and bright space until the can be moved outdoors.

Position

The Euphorbia family is wide and therefore individual care instructions will differ. Most Euphorbias enjoy a sunny site with some degree of shelter from cold and hard winds.

Soil

Euphorbias can differ greatly in terms of what soil type they thrive on; however, the majority of plants will grow well on a well-drained, fertile and moist soil. It is always best to refer to specific care instructions. To help improve your soil dig it over with a garden fork or spade and incorporate plenty of organic matter; well-rotted garden compost or multi-purpose compost will be fine. This will help to improve soil structure, drainage and retain some water necessary for growth.

Care

After planting water plants well and maintain a regular watering regime afterwards to help plants become well established. Fertilise your Euphorbia regularly throughout growing season with a general fertilizer and an apply a liquid seaweed fertilizer to improve plant vigor. A spring mulch of compost will help retain moisture, improve soil and suppress weeds. To promote healthy plant growth plants should be pruned as this will ensure plants do not lose form. Pruning instructions will differ between individual Euphorbias and as such you may wish to refer to more specialist information.

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Euphorbias may be prone to aphid attack. To combat this grow plants such as Achillea or Fennel as these plants attract hoverflies and ladybirds whose larvae predate aphids and act as a natural pest control.

Cypress Spurge

Upright stems are strung with whorls of purple-flushed, lance-shaped leaves, which produce the best color in a sunny spot. In early summer, rounded clusters of citrus-yellow flowerheads appear above the foliage. This is a gorgeous, deciduous, spreading perennial that looks great planted towards the front of a sunny border or as part of a Mediterranean scheme. It also makes excellent ground cover. It can run amok if left unattended though so make sure to deadhead before it sets seed and that unwanted seedlings are removed promptly. Garden care: When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant.

Honey Spurge

A magnificent, large Euphorbia that really makes a dramatic statement in the garden. It has stiff stems strung with whorls of bright green leaves with a white stripe down the center and topped in spring, with small, honey-scented, bronze-tinted flowers. This evergreen shrub is grown as much for its foliage as its deliciously scented flowers and will thrive in a sheltered, sunny spot. It forms a natural dome shape, and gives structure and an architectural quality to the garden. Or try it as part of an exotic scheme; the luminous-green leaves look great with large-leafed plants. Garden care: In autumn cut back the faded flower stems, avoiding new ones. When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Remove unwanted seedlings each spring as part of routine border maintenance.

Spurge

A superb new introduction that is a result of crossing E. seguieriana subsp. niciciana with E. nicaeensis. It is a semi-evergreen perennial, that forms neat mounds of attractive, blue-grey foliage. The long-lasting clusters of chartreuse flowerheads, which appear from late spring, create quite an impact and mix easily with a wide range of colors. Easy to look after and tolerant of drought once established, this is a fab new member of the spurge family. Garden care: After flowering remove the stems bearing the faded flowerheads. When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Euphorbias do not like waterlogged soil.

Wood Spurge

A compact, shade-loving Euphorbia that has long-lasting, acid-yellow flowers in spring that contrast beautifully with the deep purple, strappy foliage strung in whorls around stiff stems. Try it towards the front of a border, where its foliage can be appreciated, or as a groundcover for a difficult, shady site, among spring-flowering bulbs such as Narcissi. In a small garden it may need checking, since it self-seeds freely. Garden care: In autumn cut back the faded flower stems, avoiding new ones on which next year's flowers will appear. When working with spurges, always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Remove unwanted seedlings each spring as part of routine border maintenance.

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