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Herbaceous Perennial

Euphorbia seguieriana
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Seguier's spurge

A semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial to around 70cm tall with narrow blue-green leaves up to 6cm long on slender stems. Terminal clusters of yellow to lime-green flowers are borne from summer into early autumn on the previous year's shoots

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Blue
Summer Yellow Green Green Blue
Autumn Yellow Green Green Blue
Winter Green Blue
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus

Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Europe to C Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. See Euphorbia for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by basal cuttings taken in spring or early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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