Humpty Dumpty is a small, shrubby variety with a compact, bushy habit. Its silvery blue-green evergreen foliage contrasts beautifully with its dense flowering of yellow-green bracts from April to May, giving the garden a Mediterranean feel.
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Characteristics of Euphorbia characias Humpty Dumpty.
Euphorbia characias 'Humpty Dumpty' forms a compact, upright, dense clump. Small in size, it measures around 60 cm in height and spread. Its evergreen foliage consists of narrow, linear leaves of an intense blue-green with a remarkable metallic sheen. From March to May, it blooms for a long time, with pale yellow-green bracts that contrast magnificently with the bluish-green foliage.
How to use Euphorbia characias Humpty Dumpty.
Magnificent in flower beds, Euphorbia can also be planted in pots. It will find its place, in all lightness, in the middle of a ground-cover composition. It is sublime in combination with grasses and Mediterranean plants.
Tips for growing Euphorbia characias Humpty Dumpty successfully.
Plant it in well-drained soil. In a pot, line the bottom with gravel or clay balls. To ensure good flowering the following year, remove the spent stems in late spring. It's best to wear gloves for this operation, as Euphorbia secretes irritating latex.