Euphorbia glauca

Name: Euphorbia glauca
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10433f
Price: 23.77 NZD
Availability: InStock

Euphorbia glauca, Shore Spurge, Waiuatua, Euphorbia Kea, Euphorbia Spurge Plant

Euphorbia glauca is a NZ native herbaceous perennial that features attractive soft, blue-green foliage. It typically growing to 1 m tall and eventually 1.5 m wide. It bears small flowers which are surrounded by tiny deep purple bracts in spring and are followed by small, red berries in summer. Euphorbia glauca is a hardy and semi-vigorous plant that is ideal for coastal gardens, adding to a mixed planting, including in borders, using in cottage gardens, or planting to contrast with darker foliage plants.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Euphorbia glauca, Shore Spurge, Waiuatua, Euphorbia Kea, Euphorbia Spurge Plant

Euphorbia glauca Details

Euphorbia glauca is a NZ native herbaceous perennial that features attractive soft, blue-green foliage. It has a creeping habit with new stems arising from below ground roots that result in it typically growing to 1 m tall and eventually 1.5 m wide. It bears small flowers which are surrounded by tiny deep purple bracts in spring and are followed by small, red berries in summer. This Euphorbia grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained, sheltered site. It will tolerate dry periods, frost, and coastal conditions. Euphorbia glauca is a hardy and semi-vigorous plant that is ideal for coastal gardens, adding to a mixed planting, including in borders, using in cottage gardens, or planting to contrast with darker foliage plants.