Euphorbia 'Craigieburn'

Common Name:
Euphorbia 'Craigieburn'

Description:
Euphorbia 'Craigieburn' is a striking, low-maintenance ornamental plant prized for its unique foliage and structural form. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves are a rich burgundy to deep purple, providing year-round colour and contrast in mixed plantings, containers, or borders. In late winter to early spring, the plant produces chartreuse bracts that appear to glow against the darker foliage, adding seasonal interest. Drought-tolerant and hardy once established, it thrives in well-draining soils and requires minimal watering, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping and low-care garden designs. This cultivar is ideal for adding sculptural appeal and colour contrast to garden beds, particularly in Melbourne's temperate climate. It holds its form well through the seasons and responds well to a light prune after flowering to maintain shape and vigour.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–60 cm

• Width: 50–70 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Winter

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Yellow-green

• Chartreuse

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Disease Resistant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Herbaceous

• Suitable for Modern/Architectural Gardens

• Requires Well-Drained Soil

• Tolerates Coastal Conditions

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and animals. All parts contain a milky sap that can cause skin irritation and is poisonous if ingested. Use gloves when pruning or handling.

Companion Plants:

• Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

• Festuca glauca (Blue Fescue)

• Salvia nemorosa

• Achillea millefolium

• Lavandula spp. (Lavender)