Mediterranean Spurge - Euphorbia characias 'Wulfenii'

Mediterranean Spurge delivers dramatic architectural form with upright blue-green stems topped by huge lime-yellow flower heads in spring. Its striking shape, drought tolerance, and year-round structure make it a hero plant in modern and Mediterranean-style gardens.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Mediterranean Spurge

✔ Bold lime flower heads - Creates a high-impact display that lights up the garden in spring.
✔ Architectural blue-green foliage - Adds structure and contrast even when not in bloom.
✔ Highly drought tolerant - Thrives in dry, sunny conditions with minimal water.
✔ Low maintenance - Requires little attention once established.
✔ Year-round interest - Evergreen stems keep the garden looking sculptural in every season.

🏡 How to Use Mediterranean Spurge in Your Garden

✅ Feature or statement plant - Perfect as a bold focal point in sunny garden beds.
✅ Mediterranean and coastal gardens - Ideal for gravel gardens and dry landscapes.
✅ Mixed borders - Pairs beautifully with grasses, lavender, and silver foliage plants.
✅ Slope or dry banks - Excellent for harsh, dry positions where other plants struggle.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

• Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1m apart to allow each plant room to form its full architectural shape. For a stronger visual impact or repeated rhythm, consider adding extra plants closer together.

• Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn or spring.

• Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.

❔ FAQs About Mediterranean Spurge

When does Mediterranean Spurge flower?
It blooms in late winter to spring with large, dramatic lime-yellow flower spikes.

Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, it thrives in dry, sunny conditions and needs very little water once established.

How big does it grow?
It typically reaches 1 to 1.5m tall with a wide, sculptural presence.

Does it do well in full sun?
Absolutely, full sun brings out its best colour and strongest flowering.

Is it suitable for low-maintenance gardens?
Yes, it is extremely hardy, long-lived, and requires very little care.

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