Euphorbia rigida
Narrow leaved glaucous spurge, Rigid spurge
Also known as Euphorbia biglandulosa
- Height × spread
- 0.4m × 0.6m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Flowers
- Spring
Availability
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About this plant
A handsome plant with a rather erect habit at first, then sprawling. It has blue- grey leaves that are broadly linear and are set jagged around its stems, at their best when young. There are lime yellow flower heads develop from February and March, though it may decline to produce these, and is likely to flower better when conditions are poor and the site the sunniest. After flowering the bracts take on coral and orange tints, a useful long season contribution. However, the seeds will be ejected and will readily set themselves so be aware! Likes to put its stems on gravel or rock rather than damp earth. This stands around 40cm (16in) in height with a 60cm (2ft) spread
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Blue
- Stem colour
- Grey
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.4m
- Spread
- 0.6m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Flowers in
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Rock garden, Gravel garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Gravelly soil, Poor soil, Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- 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 in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
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