Euphorbia.

A curse upon man-flu! The family trip to Ireland was cancelled courtesy of Dad's laryngitis, and alas now I too have been stricken with illness.
However, New Year's Day was beautiful in Chester, and a lovely family walk across neighbouring fields meant that I even learnt about a few more plants. Euphorbia are fantastic; they all have a recognisable shape, and yet their variety is still so rich.

Euphorbia, "Spurge".
(Annual or perennial tree, shrub or herb.)

Planting: Spring or summer. Easier as plants, rather than from seeds.
Flowering: Spring.
Aspect: Full sun.
Hardiness: Fully hardy.


Notes: No, no, no, I am seemingly mistaken here - after some online research, it seems that some types are utterly unrecognisable in shape as Euphorbia. Must try harder next time Hackett!