{"product_id":"mediterranean-spurge-euphorbia-characias-wulfenii","title":"Mediterranean Spurge - Euphorbia characias wulfenii","description":"\u003cp\u003eEuphorbia characias wulfenii, the Mediterranean Spurge, is one of the most bold and structurally impressive large perennial shrubs available for Australian gardens. The densely packed blue-green foliage has a distinctive succulent quality that gives the plant a lush, architectural presence year-round, and from winter through to spring it produces its most spectacular feature large, dramatic chartreuse yellow-green flower heads that rise above the foliage in generous clusters and create one of the most eye-catching winter and spring displays available on a large shrub. The combination of cool blue-green foliage and vivid yellow-green flowers is genuinely striking and works beautifully in both contemporary and cottage garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately 1 to 2m tall and wide with a rounded, shrubby habit, Mediterranean Spurge is a fast-establishing large shrub that makes an immediate impact in the garden. It is a staple of cottage garden design and equally at home in contemporary low water and coastal garden plantings where its drought and wind tolerance make it a reliable and low maintenance choice. It adapts to a wide range of soil types in a full sun position and requires only an annual slow-release fertiliser and occasional liquid feed to maintain vigorous growth and a generous flower display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few important notes: Mediterranean Spurge grows quickly and may need frequent trimming to maintain the desired size and form. It can self-seed readily if spent flower heads are left on the plant and may become invasive in some garden situations, remove spent flower stems promptly after flowering to prevent unwanted spread. As with all Euphorbias, the milky sap can cause skin and eye irritation, always wear gloves when pruning or handling. Generally trouble free and very easy to grow, it is one of the most rewarding large structural shrubs available for gardeners who appreciate bold foliage and dramatic winter-spring flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Nest","offers":[{"title":"14cm","offer_id":46524034515105,"sku":"Mediterranean Spurge - Euphorbia characias wulfenii - 14cm","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20cm","offer_id":46524034547873,"sku":"Mediterranean Spurge - Euphorbia characias wulfenii - 20cm","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9711\/0433\/files\/19_a8023480-476e-4095-94e3-86d2063ee9ed.png?v=1780982532","url":"https:\/\/www.plantnest.com.au\/products\/mediterranean-spurge-euphorbia-characias-wulfenii","provider":"Plant Nest | Trees, Hedging Plants \u0026 Garden Inspiration","version":"1.0","type":"link"}