Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii is an architectural perennial, perfect for adding a touch of drama to the border. Bluish-green foliage looks fresh all year round, and in early summer it’s joined by large, dome-shaped, lime-yellow flowers that tower above it. It’s ideal for growing in a sunny border or gravel garden, and is a good planting partner for kniphofias, which bear orange and yellow flowers. For best results grow Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii in moist but well-drained soil, in full sun. Cut down the flower stems to ground level as the blooms fade. Be careful when handling the plant as the thick, white sap can irritate the eyes and skin.
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Euphorbia Characias
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
min 7a
Difficulty
Easy
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Water
These weedy plants are drought tolerant and do very well with occasional deep watering during hot summer months. Humidity is not well tolerated.Excessive watering can be fatal. Plants may not return after a long, wet winter.
Pruning
When blooming finishes, cut back the stems down to the base to allow new stems to grow.Additionally, attentive deadheading is recommended to prevent unwanted self-seeding.
Sunlight
These vigorous plants grow best in full sun but can tolerate part shade.
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Soil
Euphorbia tolerate very poor soils and must have sharply draining soil. Clay soil is not tolerated.
Additional
Be careful when handling the plant as the thick, white sap can irritate the eyes and skin.
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