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Euphorbia characias Emmer Green - Spurge

Euphorbia characias Emmer Green
Mediterranean Spurge, Evergreen Spurge

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2 young plants arrived in good condition. Good recovery and already showing good growth.

CJ, 17/09/2024

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Value-for-money
Perennial shrub of large size with green foliage marginated in white cream and chartreuse green flowers with a large red eye.
Height at maturity
90 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time April to July
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Description

The Euphorbia characias 'Emmer Green' is a variety that has green leaves marginated with cream-white. At the end of each stem, enormous cylindrical inflorescences of chartreuse green flowers (or cyathia) with red eye develop.

The characias euphorbias are very graphic perennials of tall stature, they form beautiful evergreen bushes about 1m (3ft) high. These plants thrive in very well-drained soil, associate them with rockery perennials and grasses in sunny borders.

Euphorbias are plants with an otherworldly appearance that create a beautiful effect in gardens, they emit a slight odor reminiscent of coffee, but be very careful with the latex contained in the stems and leaves, as it is highly irritating to the eyes.

Euphorbia characias Emmer Green - Spurge in pictures

Euphorbia characias Emmer Green - Spurge (Flowering) Flowering
Euphorbia characias Emmer Green - Spurge (Foliage) Foliage
Euphorbia characias Emmer Green - Spurge (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time April to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause skin and mucous membrane reactions

Botanical data

Genus

Euphorbia

Species

characias

Cultivar

Emmer Green

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Other common names

Mediterranean Spurge, Evergreen Spurge

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference96891

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Planting and care

The Euphorbia characias 'Emmer Green' is an easy plant, it thrives in all well-drained soils, even dry and limestone ones, in full sun in northern regions and in partial shade sin the south.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-drained, stony

Care

Pruning instructions The maintenance is limited, intervene to maintain the shape of the plant by removing during the winter the stems that are too long and those that have flowered, however be careful to not eliminate the shoots that have developed in the previous spring, as they are the ones that bear the flowers. Equip yourself with gloves and goggles, the latex present in the stems and leaves causes irritations.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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