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Herbaceous Perennial

Euphorbia graminea 'Glitz'

A compact, evergreen, frost-tender perennial, often grown from seed as an annual that forms a mound of oblong to broadly linear foliage up to around 40cm tall. Branched clusters of tiny white flowers are borne in profusion over a long period from late spring into autumn

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

1–2 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Chalk

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Well–drained

pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Drought resistance

Yes

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

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: Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in a well-drained, light soil in full sun but will tolerate partial shade. 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
hanging basket
Patio and container plants
Conservatory and greenhouse
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

If overwintering under cover cut back in spring to maintain compact habit before placing outside when risk of frost has passed

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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