Euphorbia characias 'Silver Edge' (v)

Common name: Mediterranean Spurge 'Silver Edge'

Description: This striking variegated form of the architectural Mediterranean spurge offers exceptional year-round presence with its bold evergreen structure and distinctive foliage. The narrow, grey-green leaves are elegantly edged with creamy-white margins, creating a silvery, frosted effect along the upright stems. The plant forms a substantial, dome-shaped mound of foliage that provides excellent structure throughout the year. In spring, large cylindrical flower heads in chartreuse-yellow with dark eyes appear at the stem tips, creating a dramatic display that lasts for months. The combination of striking variegated foliage and architectural form makes this invaluable for contemporary plantings, gravel gardens, or providing structure in mixed borders. This is more compact than the species, making it ideal for smaller gardens whilst retaining all the architectural impact.

Other benefits: year-round structure, architectural form, drought tolerant, low maintenance, excellent for contemporary planting, long-lasting flowers

Wildlife attraction: bees, early pollinators

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.8m x 0.8m

Position: full sun to partial shade; variegation best in good light

Soil pH: adaptable to most soils; performs best in neutral to alkaline conditions

Moisture: low to moderate watering required; drought tolerant once established; must have excellent drainage

Winter hardiness: hardy to -10°C