Euphorbia griffithii
Griffith's spurge
A vigorous, spreading perennial with upright stems clothed with lance-shaped, dark green leaves, up to 15cm long, turning red and yellow in autumn. Terminal clusters of yellow and orange-red to red flowers appear in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in light, dappled shade; can spread on light soils and may have the potential to become a nuisance if not well managed. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring or early summer; dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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