Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' PP19027

Also Known As

Euphorbia 'Glacier Blue'
Glacier Blue Spurge

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' PP19027 plant details

Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' PP19027 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In spring cream and green flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' PP19027

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and green blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' PP19027

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' has evergreen, cream-edged, blue gray foliage and cream flowers and bracts with blue gray striping on stems that rise above the foliage to 18 inches high. A more vigorous variegated option than 'Tasmanian Tiger' which requires more heat. Great in pots or in the middle or front of the border. Flowering lasts for months from early spring to early summer. Cut back each flowering stalk to the base when the bracts begin to whither. Remember: the stems that have not flowered yet will be your flowers for next spring. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The foliage of this beautiful sub-shrub is the mysterious grey-blue-green of glacial water edged with creamy-white. The very eye-catching foliage of this 16-24" mounder makes a statement year round. This is a wonderful choice for rock gardens or dry borders, especially in spring, when topped by gorgeous creamy bracts striped with blue. This plant is perfect for Mediterranean gardens; some afternoon shade in hot-climates is good but too much shade and it will get leggy. Euphorbia do not perform well in areas with high-humidity. S-PSh/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A shrubby habit of thick, upward-curved stems surrounded by narrow, blue and white leaves. Spring begins a long bloom season, with white flowers emerging on top of the stems. Prefers full sun conditions and is most attractive to butterflies. Low water needs and drought tolerant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Sap is toxic to touch and consume.