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Re: propagating euphorbia

> 
> Hi--I'm new to the list.  I garden in zone 8, just north of Seattle near
> Puget Sound.  (I really like it when posters tell where they live or
> describe climate as microclimates make a huge difference)  My large (4'
> x 4') euphorbia characias (? var) is magnificent in late bloom, rain
> making it flop.  Flowering stems can be cut back now or later, but
> before it shoves me off the path I'd like to propagate it, and have many
> flowering-size plants ASAP.  Does anyone have tips? Seeds will mature
> later (there are MANY blooming stems) and I'd also like to know how to
> deal with them.  Any help will be appreciated.  thanks, Pam
> 
I not an expert, but with the varities around my house, some spread via the
running roots and others by seed. For the roots spreading varieties, just
dig them up and move them. I recommend putting a 12" plastic barrier around
the plant.

Those euphorbias via seeds, I have several in my rock garden and I get new
seedlings every year. So, I would provide a media that is well drained, cover
the seed grit and place them outside for the winter for stratification.

Pruning - WARNING WARNING were gloves...the sap can cause a rash. Nasty stuff.

See http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/tm.html for additional advise.
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