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Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl'
spurge
Upright, fleshy stems clothed in spring with handsome mid-green leaves, followed by clusters of long-lasting, black-eyed, chartreuse-green flowers. This evergreen spurge...
9cm pot
available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
available to order from summer
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Plant description
Upright, fleshy stems clothed in spring with handsome mid-green leaves, followed by clusters of long-lasting, black-eyed, chartreuse-green flowers. This evergreen spurge looks equally good when not in flower. More compact than many of its sun-loving cousins, and selected for the prominent black eye in the centre of the flower, Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl' is perfect for a small sunny border, gravel or coastal garden.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Euphorbia characias Black Pearl:
When planting, it's generally not necessary to add compost or enrich the soil unless the soil is very poor, as this plant thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. However, if the soil is particularly sandy or heavy, you can work in some well-rotted compost to improve structure and drainage.
Water thoroughly during the initial establishment period, but once settled in, it prefers drier conditions and should only be watered sparingly. Avoid waterlogged soils, as they can lead to root rot.
Each stem is biennial, so will produce leaves in its first year and flower in its second. Once the stem has produced a flower it should be cut right back to its base, or to a point where there is new growth emerging, in midsummer. This will make way for lots of new, fresh shoots.
When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Remove seedlings as they appear.
Water thoroughly during the initial establishment period, but once settled in, it prefers drier conditions and should only be watered sparingly. Avoid waterlogged soils, as they can lead to root rot.
Each stem is biennial, so will produce leaves in its first year and flower in its second. Once the stem has produced a flower it should be cut right back to its base, or to a point where there is new growth emerging, in midsummer. This will make way for lots of new, fresh shoots.
When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Remove seedlings as they appear.
Warning
Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye; harmful if eaten
