Euphorbia Black Pearl
£15.00
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notes
Euphorbia characias Black Pearl is a shrubby evergreen spurge from the Mediterranean that provides year round interest. Showy heads of lime green, cup-shaped bracts with black eyes with yellow centres appear from late winter and last well into summer. It is a short-lived perennial, but readily seeds.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2 L
- Height and Spread: 75cm x 75cm (2ft 5in x 2ft 5in) in 2 - 5 years
Features
notes
Euphorbia characias Black Pearl is a shrubby evergreen spurge from the Mediterranean that provides year round interest. Showy heads of lime green, cup-shaped bracts with black eyes with yellow centres appear from late winter and last well into summer. It is a short-lived perennial, but readily seeds.
Insights
The Mediterranean Spurge is naturally heat and drought tolerant. Plant this elegant, architectural plant in beds and borders as a contrast in foliage form and texture. It is equally at home in a contemporary minimalist or gravel garden.
Details
- Flowers early spring to summer
- Hardy
Planting
- All soil types
- East, South or West facing
- Full sun
Care
All parts are highly toxic by ingestion, sap may irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn.
Glossary
Euphorbia Black Pearl
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