Latin name: Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii
Description: There are countless Euphorbia’s though one in particular looks excellent in a hot dry situation – Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii – the name might be a bit of a mouthful but the plant is astounding. It is a handsome perennial that adds drama to a border with its long, narrow, bluish-green leaves, which look fresh even in the hottest weather. In early summer large, dome-shaped, lime-yellow flowers up to 30cm across, tower above the foliage, looking superb against a dark blue sky.
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 1.5m x 2m
Position: Full sun
Soil: Any well drained garden soil
Water: Drought tolerant
Usage: As part of a border or as a specimen on its own
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Debbie - who has written 872 posts on My Climate Change Garden.
I am not an experienced gardener - more of an enthusiastic amateur who learns by trial and error and who is keen to "manage" the effects of shifting weather patterns on my garden.
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Fri, Mar 30, 2012
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