Euphorbia
Mrs Rob's Bonnet
Botanical name: Euphorbia robbiae
Family Euphorbiaceae
Plant type: Evergreen perennial
Planting time: Any time
Size: 30-40cm tall x 30-40cm wide
Spacing: Every 30-40cm
Aspect: Shade to part sun.
Soil: Any soil, preferably on the dry side.
Commets: This very hardy plant is excellent for filling up the difficult garden position of dry shade where little else will grow
Watering: Water well to establish but generally this plant is drought tolerant.
Fertilising: Apply a complete fertiliser each Spring.
Flowering time: Summer. Because the flowers are actually hardy ÔbractsÕ they look very fresh for a very long time.
Pruning required: An occasional tidy up.
Climatic Tolerances: Cool to sub-tropical.