Euphorbia characias wulfenii

Euphorbia characias wulfenii

This forms large, bold clumps of blue-grey foliage with sulphur-yellow flower spikes in March-April.

Price: £32.94 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Unit Description:

18 Plants / Rack

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

March - May

Height x Spread:

150 x 120 cm

Available to Order:

January - November

Recommend Sales:

February - November

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Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

This forms large, bold clumps of blue-grey foliage with sulphur-yellow flower spikes in March-April.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun or partial shade with free-draining rich soil in a sheltered position.

Possible Situation:

An architectural plant, ideal in any herbaceous border.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

150 x 120 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Autumn

Flower Colour:

yellow

Foliage Colour:

Blue (Glaucus)

silver/grey

Flowering Time:

March - May

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

CAUTION: Euphorbia sap can cause irritation to eyes and skin and can also be harmful if eaten.

Cultural Information

Family:

EUPHORBIACEAE

Genus:

Euphorbia

Species:

characias wulfenii

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

12 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:22/2452/2410/25
Qty:252550

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£1.8)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Two Spotted Mite

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Powdery Mildew

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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