Join Our Gardening Club

Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue'Milkweed, Spurge

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?

FROM £12.99

Perfect for low-maintenance borders

A small architectural evergreen shrub

Boisterous cream-green flowers

Want to get notified when back in stock?

Loading...
Garden Club Members Price: FROM £11.69 JOIN TODAY
Description How to Grow More Info Delivery
A small, architectural evergreen shrub with cool blue-green leaves edged in cream, giving an overall silvery effect which is perfect for winter gardens. Come spring, tall stems of boisterous cream-green flowers rise above the neat mounds of variegated foliage for a long-lasting and colourful display through to early summer. With drought resistance and a compact habit, Euphorbia ‘Glacier Blue’ is perfect for low-maintenance borders, and the exotic-looking flowers are a great source of spring nectar for pollinating insects. Try cutting a few blooms of Mediterranean Spurge for a long-lasting flower arrangement indoors. Height and spread: 60cm (24").

Height Up to 60cm (24in)
Spread Up to 60cm (24in)

Hardy Perennial

alpine & rockeryexotic gardenwildlife gardenscottage gardens

full sun

Flowering Months
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
JFMAMJJASOND


1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (57729)
2 x 3 Litre Potted Plants (T57730P)
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KF9672)
3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KF9673)

Grow Euphorbia characias in well drained, light soil in full sun; they resent winter wet. Mediterranean Spurge is hardy to -10°C (14°F) and is best grown in a sheltered position. Alternatively grow Euphorbia characias in large patio containers of loam-based compost such as John Innes No.3, which can be moved to a sheltered position over winter.
Water Euphorbia characias plants regularly until fully established. Once established, they are drought tolerant. In summer, cut back faded Euphorbia flower stems to the base to make way for new growth which will flower the following year. Make sure you wear gloves to protect skin from the irritating milky sap. In areas with extreme winters, Mediterranean Spurge is best given some winter protection with horticultural fleece. In spring, apply a mulch of well-rotted manure or compost around the base of the plant. Large established clumps of Euphorbia characias can be lifted and divided in early spring.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

WHY NOT TRY THIS INSTEAD

Acanthus mollis

Acanthus mollis

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

6 Options From£12.99

Acanthus spinosus

Acanthus spinosus

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

2 Options From£9.99

Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

1 Review
Add To Basket

3 Options From£14.99

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

5 Reviews
Add To Basket

5 Options From£6.99

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

1 Review
Add To Basket

6 Options From£9.99

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

3 Options From£19.99

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'

4 Reviews
Add To Basket

2 Options From£17.99

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

5 Options From£9.99

Achillea 'Terracotta'

Achillea 'Terracotta'

2 Reviews
Add To Basket

4 Options From£12.99

Agapanthus 'African Skies'

Agapanthus 'African Skies'

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

3 Options From£14.99

Agapanthus africanus 'Twister'

Agapanthus africanus 'Twister'

20 Reviews
Add To Basket

9 Options From£16.99

Agapanthus 'Arctic Star'

Agapanthus 'Arctic Star'

1 Review
Add To Basket

8 Options From£14.99

Sign up to the Van Meuwen Gardener's Club for Special Offers

JOIN NOW