Euphorbia epithymoides (Cushion spurge) — small green flowers surrounded by brilliant, long-lasting, electric-yellow bracts that glow brightly in mid-to-late spring. Full sun or partial shade — full sun prevents the plant from becoming leggy.
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Product features
Botanical name: Euphorbia epithymoides
Common name: Cushion spurge
Height: 30cm to 50cm
Spread: 45cm to 60cm, forms a dome-like cushion mound
Foliage: Oblong, soft mid-green leaves developing orange, red, or purple autumn tints
Flower: Small green flowers surrounded by electric-yellow bracts, mid-to-late spring
Attractive to wildlife: Yes — bees, hoverflies; toxic sap deters deer, rabbits, slugs
Soil Type: Light, poor-to-moderately fertile, sharply drained soils
Drought tolerant: Yes, exceptionally so once established
Hardy: Fully hardy (RHS H6/H7, below -20°C)
Position: Full sun — loses cushion shape and flops in shade
Evergreen: No
Suitable for: Rock gardens, gravel gardens, path edges, sunny border fronts
Materials and care
Light: Full sun or partial shade — full sun prevents legginess
Aspect: South-, west-, or east-facing open slopes or borders
Soil type: Light, fertile, or poor soil — tolerates sandy, gravelly, rocky soils
Drainage: Sharply well-draining mandatory — rots in heavy clay
Watering: Low needs — water regularly only while establishing
Foliage protection: Always wear thick gloves — sap causes severe skin/eye irritation
Deadheading: Trim faded bracts to avoid aggressive self-seeding
End of season: Cut old stems to the ground in late autumn
Propagation: Surface-sow indoors, divide congested clumps, or take basal cuttings
