Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, cottage and native gardeners
SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN
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Botanical Name
Euphorbia marginata
This rare, bushy annual grows to 1-metre and has very attractive, oval-shaped green and white variegated leaves and small, white flowers in summer. A fast-growing plant for full sun and well-drained soil. Its beautiful foliage also makes an unusual addition to flower arrangements. 25 seeds.
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Annual
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Raise in trays or sow direct into garden. Cover seeds thinly and keep moist and around 15-20˚C. Germination time is erratic, ranging from 2 weeks to 2 months. Sap from plant can cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals, wear gloves if handling.
Height
0.8 m
Spacing/Spread
0.3 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Mar 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Apr 30th
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Mar 1st to Jul 31st