Euphorbia mellifera

Euphorbia mellifera

 - comm. Honey Spurge

A majestic, large euphorbia that makes a dramatic statement in any garden that will thrive in a sheltered, sunny spot. It has stiff stems strung with layers of luminous green leaves with a white rib down the centre. Excellent as a foliage variety, but the bonus in spring are the small, deliciously honey-scented, bronze-tinted flowers.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

March - June

Height x Spread:

120 x 100 cm

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Alternative Names:

comm. Honey Spurge

Narrative Description:

A majestic, large euphorbia that makes a dramatic statement in any garden that will thrive in a sheltered, sunny spot. It has stiff stems strung with layers of luminous green leaves with a white rib down the centre. Excellent as a foliage variety, but the bonus in spring are the small, deliciously honey-scented, bronze-tinted flowers.

Ideal Conditions:

Ideal for any conditions, but with free draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Can be placed in almost any situation - the container, raised bed or border.

Accreditations /
Awards:

RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

120 x 100 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Spring

Flower Colour:

orange

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

March - June

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Temperature Tolerance:

Can withstand winter conditions in well protected, free draining garden situations.

Plant Care:

In autumn cut back the faded older flower stems. CAUTION: When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Remove unwanted seedlings each spring as part of routine border maintenance.

Cultural Information

Family:

EUPHORBIACEAE

Genus:

Euphorbia

Species:

mellifera

Alternative Names:

comm. Honey Spurge

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:

0 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Requires Pinching / Cutting Back

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:

Warm crop 11 - 19°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

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Recommended Sales Window:

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Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:17/2447/2405/2515/25
Qty:4183654

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

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5)

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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.

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