Euphorbia characias ‘Tasmanian Tiger’
Euphorbia ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ is a spectacular spurge with upright three foot tall stems clothed with blue foliage edged in creamy white.
Description:
Euphorbia characias ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ is a spectacular Heronswood introduction discovered in Hobart, Tasmania. The upright three foot tall stems are clothed with blue foliage edged in creamy white. The large flower heads are variegated with gold and white. Good drainage and full sun is essential. 'Tasmanian Tiger' needs heat to put on good growth. If you don't have a hot sunny spot choose 'Glacier Blue'. 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.
Common Name: Spurge
Family: Euphorbiaceae (The Spurge Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry and rocky soil (generally limestone) up to 1000m.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
Europe and Africa - North Africa
Asia and the Pacific - Southwest Asia and Asia Minor
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