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Euphorbia marginata - alternative?

B3B3 Posts: 27,505
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Euphorbia marginata  is a beautiful plant but, unfortunately, it's not hardy - it might even be an annual. I'm not sure 
Is there a similar hardy euphorbia?
In London. Keen but lazy.
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  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    The nearest I can think of is Euphorbia characias 'Silver Edge' , which is a true perennial evergreen .
    Euphorbia marginata , unfortunately , is not hardy and is grown as an annual .

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I'll have a look at that one. Thank you @Paul B3
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    It's similar isn't it! Thanks again
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    B3 said:
    It's similar isn't it! Thanks again

    I suppose that depends on how much you've had to drink !! :D
  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    When I saw a pic of E. marginata it reminded me more of those variegated Sedums. 
    https://www.gardenia.net/plant/sedum-autumn-charm



    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    edited August 2023
    You're right @Loxley another good option.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    Euphorbia Glacier Blue's worth considering too.  I bought one this morning and chose it after comparing it with E. Silver Edge.  Both are very attractive but Silver Edge was more like one I've already got!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I'll have a look. Such a shame about the marginata
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    That's another good one unless the flowers are too yellow
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    The flowers have creamy bracts with a green eye @B3. (Not sure whether that's single cream or clotted cream!)  According to a website I've just looked at, E. Glacier Blue is the best variegated form of Euphorbia, we'll see!
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


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