Euphorbia cyparissias 'Orange Man'
cypress spurge 'Orange Man'
A vigorously spreading, deciduous, rhizomatous perennial, producing erect stems to 40cm (16in) high, with very narrow, blue-green leaves and in late spring and early summer, greenish yellow, terminal clusters of floral bracts, which often become orange with age.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green | Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green Orange | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained soil, in full sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or by seed in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut stems back to the base in early spring
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
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