Euphorbia schillingii
Schilling's spurge
- Height × spread
- 1.2m × 1.5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This is quite a tall, indeed imposing spurge that has large greenish yellow flowering bracts that come in early summer and last until September. It makes a handsome feature with its long slender grey green leaves, each having a noticeable white central rib. It was originally found growing in Nepal where, in the dry conditions pervading it took on red autumn colours. The rather damp European climate would make it unlikely that this would occur. This could be grown with magenta flowers for striking effect. It stands around 1.2m (4ft) in height with a 1.5m (5ft) spread.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Autumn foliage
- Red
- Stem colour
- Purple
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 1.2m
- Spread
- 1.5m
- Season of interest
- Summer
- Flowers in
- Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Prairie garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin & eye irritant
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
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