{"product_id":"spurge-glacier-blue-euphorbia-characias-glacier-blue","title":"Spurge Glacier Blue - Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpurge Glacier Blue (Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue')\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage this good barely needs flowers. Glacier Blue is a compact evergreen euphorbia with whorls of blue-grey leaves edged in cream, topped in season by sculptural heads of cream-margined bracts. It brings cool, architectural colour to dry gardens twelve months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Why Gardeners Love Spurge Glacier Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eStriking Variegated Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e - blue-grey leaves with clean cream margins year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eSculptural Flower Heads\u003c\/strong\u003e - variegated bracts in late winter and spring echo the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eCompact Form\u003c\/strong\u003e - a tidy mound around 40-60cm, smaller than common spurges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Drought Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e - thrives in hot, dry, poor soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eDeer and Rabbit Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e - the milky sap deters browsing pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏡 How to Use Spurge Glacier Blue in Your Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eGravel and Dry Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e - a natural fit with succulents and Mediterranean plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eContrast Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e - cool blue-cream foliage lifts dark greens and burgundy tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePots and Urns\u003c\/strong\u003e - superb structural filler for containers in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Planting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun with good drainage; frost hardy and happy in coastal or inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60cm apart in groups or borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to establish, then very little needed. Cut spent flowering stems to the base, wearing gloves as the milky sap irritates skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❔ FAQs About Spurge Glacier Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the sap really an irritant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, all euphorbias exude a milky sap that can irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves when pruning and keep clippings away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it self-seed everywhere like other spurges?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGlacier Blue is far better behaved than the species, and removing spent flower stems keeps things tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mass plant it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, groups planted from the 140mm pack of 10 create a stunning silver-blue drift through a dry border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54737763041599,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737763074367,"sku":null,"price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/spurge-glacier-blue-euphorbia-characias-glacier-blue-69ac21.jpg?v=1785941247","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/spurge-glacier-blue-euphorbia-characias-glacier-blue","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}