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Discover the unique beauty and resilience of Euphorbia glauca, a treasured native perennial prized for coastal and contemporary gardens across New Zealand. If you’re searching for Euphorbia glauca nz for sale, you’ve come to the right place. This elegant shrub, commonly known as the New Zealand coastal spurge, adds striking colour, interesting form, and is recognised for its ecological contribution to local biodiversity.

Euphorbia glauca (Shore Spurge)

Shore Spurge, Waiuatua, Sea Spurge

Euphorbia glauca, commonly known as Sea Spurge, is a striking New Zealand native prized for its blue-green foliage and resilience in coastal conditions. This hardy perennial forms a sprawling clump and produces reddish flower bracts from spring through summer. It is ideal for seaside gardens, rockeries, and native plant landscapes, thriving in full sun and free-draining soils. Euphorbia glauca is drought-tolerant once established and an excellent choice for adding texture and native character to exposed sites.

Sea Spurge plants with elegant blue foliage for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Perennials
  • Height:
    1.00 m
  • Spread:
    1.50 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Rock
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Euphorbia glauca (Shore Spurge)

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What is Euphorbia glauca?

Euphorbia glauca is an attractive New Zealand native shrub, well-loved for its blue-green foliage with a powdery finish and stunning reddish stems. In summer, clusters of small red or purplish flowers rise above the foliage, creating visual interest and attracting beneficial insects. Naturally found in sandy and rocky coastal habitats, Euphorbia glauca is increasingly sought-after as an ornamental and coastal buffer species thanks to its drought tolerance and adaptability.

Why Grow Euphorbia glauca in NZ Gardens?

Gardeners throughout New Zealand appreciate Euphorbia glauca for its unique appearance, toughness, and low maintenance requirements. Ideal for wild, coastal, or xeriscape designs, it complements gravel gardens, raised beds, or as a striking container specimen. Its roots help stabilise soil, making it a sustainable option for coastal restoration or erosion control projects.

Like other members of the Euphorbia family, Euphorbia glauca is deer and rabbit resistant, fostering easy-care gardens year-round. For those who collect unusual or rare plants, this New Zealand native is a must-have addition.

Planting and Care Tips

Euphorbia glauca thrives in free-draining, sandy or stony soils with full sun or partial shade. Highly wind-tolerant, it’s especially suited to exposed sites and coastal conditions, but it’s equally happy in urban settings when drainage is good. Minimal water is needed once established, making it a sustainable choice.

Prune lightly to retain a compact form and encourage new growth. As with all Euphorbias, avoid contact with the milky sap by wearing gloves, as it can be an irritant.

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Complementary Plants for Your Garden Design

Pair your Euphorbia glauca with contrasting textures and colours for year-round effect. Try combining with shade-lovers like Brunnera Alchemy Silver (Brunnera Plant), bold-foliaged Alocasia nigrescens (Elephant Ear), or drought-tolerant colour like Salvia Velocity Blue (Velocity Blue), Agastache Blue Fortune (Hummingbird Mint), or soft-silver Senecio Angel Wings.

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