Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii 'Lambrook Gold' (Lambrook Gold Spurge)
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphoriaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Species | characias |
| Subspecies | wulfenii |
| Cultivar | 'Lambrook Gold' |
| Synonyms | Euphorbia sibthorpii 'Lambrook Gold' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | The species is native to the Mediterranean (southern Europe, the Balkans and European Turkey). Genus named after Euphorbus, the Greek physician (1st century A.D.). |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The entire plant is highly toxic if ingested. Stems contain a highly poisonous, milky white sap that will irritate the skin. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 8b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -10 to -5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 to 5 |
| Height | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 1 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii is an upright evergreen sub-shrub with narrow, grey-green leaves and heads of yellow-green flowers. |
| ID Characteristic | Sparsely-branched. |
| Landscape | Flower borders and beds and Mediterranean gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring or early summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in well-drained, light soil in full sun. Plant is drought resistant. |
| Pests | Susceptible to aphids. |
| Notable Specimens | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Euphorbia characias subs. wulfenii 'Lambrook Gold', form. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
Euphorbia characias subs. wulfenii 'Lambrook Gold', leaf. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
