Euphorbia characias subsp. characias 'Blue Hills' Tweet

Genus: Euphorbia

Common Name: Spurge 'Blue Hills'

Latin Name: Euphorbia characias subsp. characias 'Blue Hills'

Variety: 'Blue Hills'

Family Name: Euphorbiaceae

Plant Description:

Blue Hills named for the blue-grey, pointed evergreen leaves that look particularly attractive during the winter months on this clump forming perennial. Produces lime green floral heads with brown centres from early spring. Euphorbia flowers have a complex flower structure made up of floral leaves above, which is a small cup-shaped organ known as a cyathium. Each cyathium contains an inflorescence that consists of one female flower on a stalk and many male flowers. Suitable for a mixed border in full sun or as a specimen plant. But take care with the planting position if children use the garden (see plant care) Caution. Toxic if eaten / skin & eye irritant.

Latin Name Explanation:

Euphorbia - after Euphorbius, physician to juba, king of Mauretania who used the latex for medicinal purposes.

Preferred Aspect: Full Sun

Height: 60cm

Spread: 60cm

Form: Herbaceous

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Grown Height: 60cm

Grown Spread: 60cm

Leaf Type: Herbaceous

Likes Soil Type:

Any reasonably fertile soil
Chalky Loam
Clay Loam
Container Compost
Loam
Sandy
Sandy Loam
Silty

Does not thrive in Soil Type:

Hardiness: Fully Frost Hardy - withstand temperature down to -15C

Preferred Aspect: Full Sun

Primary Flower Colour: Lime Green / Yellowish Green

Primary Foliage Colour: Blue Green

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Element of Interest:

Adds height and interest to the garden
Flowers & Leaves
Flowers for Cutting
Shape - Adds Character to Your Garden
Shape & Colour
Winter Colour


Likes PH: Slightly Acid - Neutral - Slightly Alkaline

Does not thrive in PH:

Moisture Level: Moist well drained soil

Growth Rate: Vigorous

After Care Required: Water Well After Planting


Work Involved: Easy to Grow

Fragrance: Not Scented

Suitable for Small Garden:

Does it need staking?:

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Specific Planting:

Ensure container is well watered prior to planting. Dig hole and plant at same depth as in pot. A general fertilizer may be incorporated into the excavated soil, replace and firm well around root ball. Irrigate in any prolonged dry spells. A mulch application will help retain moisture.

Specific Care:

Water well until established

Specific Feeding:

Use a general fertilizer in spring and mulch with either well-rotted manure or garden compost.

Propagation

Stem-tip (Softwood) Cuttings

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