Euphorbia: the reliable, adaptable plant for every garden

Explore the adaptable beauty of Euphorbias, from resilient natives to stunning garden varieties like Tasmanian Tiger, perfect for year-round appeal.

Euphorbia amygdaloides rich, wine-coloured foliage gives it real depth.  Picture: iStock

Some plants earn their place by simply doing the job properly, year after year, and for me, Euphorbia is one of them.

From low, spreading natives tucked into hedgerows to bold architectural forms in planting schemes, they cover a surprising range. And right now, in early April, many of them are coming to their aesthetic best.