Euphorbia marginata
snow on the mountain
A herbaceous, hardy annual producing a single stem reaching 30-90cm (1-3ft) high, with narrowly oval light-green leaves in spring. The uppermost leaves gradually develop broad, pure white margins during the course of the season. The flowers are produced on branched stems at the end of the main stem and consist of insignificant, petal-less, greenish-yellow true flowers, surrounded by clusters of showy white bracts.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White Yellow | Green White | ||
| Autumn | Green White Yellow | Green White | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Bedding
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Remove plants after flowering in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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