Euphorbia epithymoides

Cushion Spurge

Size

ex 2L pot

Availability: Sold Out

£8.99

Description

Euphorbia epithymoides, Cushion Spurge is usually sold at garden centres and nurseries by its out-dated synonym Euphorbia polychroma. A compact, low-growing, clump-forming Spurge from the Mediterannean, it has brilliant acid yellow-flowers in late Spring - usually April to May - at a time when many of the other Euphorbias have finished flowering.

Very drought tolerant and adaptable to a range of soil types, Euphorbia epithymoides can be grown in sun or partial shade. Its compact form is a definite plus and it doesn't get as leggy as many of the other Euphorbias.

An easy and rewarding plant.

Additional Information

Order	Malpighiales
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Sub-Family	Euphorbioideae
Synonyms	Euphorbia epithymoides f. glabrescens, Euphorbia epithymoides var. jacquinii, Euphorbia epithymoides subsp. lingulata, Euphorbia epithymoides var. polychroma, Euphorbia fragifera, Euphorbia jacquinii, Euphorbia lingulata, Euphorbia microsperma, Euphorbia polychroma, Euphorbia polychroma f. denticulata, Euphorbia polychroma subsp. lingulata, Euphorbia polychroma f. longifolia, Euphorbia polychroma var. microsperma, Euphorbia polychroma subsp. microsperma, Euphorbia villosa, Galarhoeus epithymoides, Pythius epithymoides, Tithymalus epithymoides, Tithymalus epithymoides var. microspermus, Tithymalus fragifer, Tithymalus jacquinii, Tithymalus lingulatus
Geographical Origin	Europe, Turkey, Libya
Cultivation	Full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of soil conditions but prefers a well-drained fertile soil
Eventual Height	80-90cm
Eventual Spread	90-120cm
Hardiness	Hardy. Mulch for the winter