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Euphorbia × pasteurii
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Pasteur spurge

An evergreen shrub forming a dome up to 1.5m tall and wide. Stiff, upward-curving stems bear narrow, green leaves with a creamy-white midrib and may in autumn take on red tinges. From early- to mid-summer, these stems are topped with clusters of honey-scented, yellow-brown flowers

Synonyms
Euphorbia stygiana hybrid
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Brown Yellow Green
Autumn Red Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, light soil in full sun. Shelter from cold winds. See Euphorbia for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division or from basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Architectural
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back flowering stems to ground level before winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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