Photo of Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii 'Shorty' PP19808 foliage by Karl Gercens III

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Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii 'Shorty' PP19808

Also Known As

  • Euphorbia 'Shorty'
  • Shorty Spurge

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii 'Shorty' PP19808 plant details

Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii 'Shorty' PP19808 is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and winter red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii 'Shorty' PP19808

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, rock garden, winter interest, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii 'Shorty' PP19808

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Its compact rounded (to only 18"x 15") habit (no flopping over!) along with striking blue-grey (flushed bright-red fall-winter) foliage and large yellow ?flowers? in spring make ?Shorty? perfect for container or border. S/M/GDr USPPatentR
Graceful blue green foliage in summer with red growing tips and red-tinted foliage in winter followed by bright yellow flowers in early spring. Compact, strong and mounding to only 18 inches. Great in pots or at the front of the border.
Glowing rosy tips against steel blue leaves on evergreen plants 3' x 3' Bright yellow flower heads add seasonal interest.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii 'Shorty' PP19808 plant

How to Grow Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii 'Shorty' PP19808

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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