Euphorbia seguieriana subsp. niciciana
Nicaea Seguier's spurge
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 45cm tall and wide with narrow, lance-shaped, wide-spreading, glaucous green leaves. Terminal clusters of yellowish to lime-green flowers appear in late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Balkan Pen. to Pakistan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in a well-drained, light soil in full sun. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in spring or early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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