Euphorbia sikkimensis
Sikkim spurge
An erect herbaceous perennial with pink young shoots bearing narrow leaves and terminal clusters of bright yellow flower-heads in late summer
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Pink | Green Pink | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green Pink | ||
Autumn | Green Pink | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical 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
- E Himalaya
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in light dappled shade. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in spring. Propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds
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