Euphorbia stricta, 'Golden Foam'

Germination

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Just cover with vermiculite. Ideal temp. 15-18°C. Germination can be slow and erratic, taking from 2 weeks to several months. If germination does not occur cold stratify. Move to 4°C for 3 months then return to warmth. Ensure compost is moist at all times. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out with 50cm spacing. Can be sown directly in autumn where overwintering should offer the natural cold/ warmth conditions required for germination.

Growing

Prefers any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water well but allow the soil to dry between waterings. Fertiliser is not required as this leads to lush growth at the expense of flowers.

Cultivation

Deadhead or cut to shape to avoid self-seeding. Will self-seed freely, but excess seedlings are easily removed. Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn.