On 2009-08-26 17:51:16 +0100, K said:

Sacha writes
On 2009-08-26 12:07:17 +0100, bob said:

thanks to all for input. I'll be taking a look at some pics on line
to see how these compare...
I've previous experience of Euphorbia and I remember it became
rampant. I think it might have to go.

Caper spurge is a biennial (or at least it is in Yorkshire). Once it
flowers, it dies.

There are other *much* more beautiful and interesting forms such as
E.mellifera, which has a lovely scent

but if you think the others are 'rampant' ....!!!

And it self-seeds everywhere.

Well now that's v. interesting because while ours has certainly
self-seeded, we only have about 4 plants as a result of that. And we
do have one quite large stand of E. mellifera which gives plenty of
opportunity! Perhaps it has something to do with soil or position.
OTOH, I'm forever pulling out caper spurge.
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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics.
South Devon