National Collection Facts
THE COLLECTION
The collection currently consists of 146 different species and cultivars. It is contained in 13 island beds mixed with other hardy herbaceous perennials. Beds are surrounded by paths and are mainly in full sun. Some plants are also displayed in pots and containers. Individual Euphorbia plants are labelled and have cultural notes etc. whilst all plants are labelled on sketch maps which are available when viewing. The collection is grown at Firvale allotment gardens on the southern edge of the village of Harthill. The collection can be viewed by appointment from March to July and there is a Special Open Day every year on May Day Sunday (first Sunday in May from 1:00-4:00). In 2008 the Open Day will take place on Sunday 4th May.
Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow
THE GARDEN
The garden lies at 125m (410ft) above sea level. The annual rainfall is approximately 700mm (27in). In recent years the minimum annual temperature has not been below -12C with a maximum of 28C. The soil is a good loam 30cm deep over clay which contains drainage channels. Soil pH is 7.0.
Not all the paths in the garden are even and stout shoes are recommended. Altogether there are around 500 hardy herbaceous perennial covering about 130 genera and containing plants both common and rare. Other genera of note are Astrantia, Heuchera, Hosta, Lychnis, Penstemon Pulmonaria and Sedum. The garden also has a propagating area and an organic vegetable plot.
HOW TO GET THERE
From the north (M1, M18/A1M) - Exit M1 at Jcn 31 on to A57 (Worksop). In 1/2 mile turn R into Goosecarr Lane (signposted Todwick). Turn R at the T junction in Todwick. At Kiveton Park go straight across the B6059 ( not quite a crossroad - give way). Harthill is signposted 1mile.
From the south (M1) - Exit M1 at Jcn 30 on to the A616 (Newark/Worksop). At first roundabout turn L (A619 Worksop). At second roundabout (Barlborough) go straight across. After the roundabout take the first L (signposted Rother Valley Country Park). In about 1 mile at a give way turn R and then immediately turn L (signposted Harthill).
From the east (A57, A1 South) - Follow the A57 (Worksop by-pass) signposted M1 and Sheffield. At the Red Lion traffic lights turn L into Todwick. Keep straight on through Kiveton Park to Harthill.
PLANT LIST
Here is a list of euphorbia plants currently growing in the collection (updated 1/1/08)
EUPHORBIA COLLECTION(Dec 07) |
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SPECIES |
CULTIVARS |
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1 acanthothamus |
1 amygdaloides Craigieburn |
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2 altissima |
2 // Purpurea |
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3 amygdaloides |
3 // Robbiae |
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4 atropurpurea |
4 // // Dwarf |
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5 barralieri |
5 // // Redbud |
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6 baselicis |
6 Blackbird |
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7 boisieri |
7 Blue Haze |
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8 brittingeri |
8 characias Black Pearl |
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9 capitulata |
9 // Blue Hills |
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10 ceratocarpa |
10 // Blue Wonder |
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11 characias |
11 // Clochette |
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12 // subsp. Wulfenii |
12 // Dwarf |
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13 cognata |
13 // Forescate |
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14 corallioides |
14 // Goldbrook |
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15 cornigera |
15 // Humpty Dumpty |
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16 corollata |
16 // Perry’s Winter Blusher |
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17 cyparissias |
17 // Portuguese Velvet |
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18 dendroides |
18 // Silver Swan |
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19 donii |
19 // Spotted leaved form* |
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20 dulcis |
20 // Whistleberry Jade |
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21 esula |
21 ch. subsp. wulfenii Bosahan |
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22 fragifera |
22 // // Emmer Green |
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23 glauca |
23 // // Jimmy Platt |
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24 griffithii |
24 // // John Tomlinson |
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25 hyberna |
25 // // Joyce’s Giant |
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26 jacquemontii |
26 // // Lambrook Gold |
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27 lathyris |
27 // // Lambrook Yellow |
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28 margalidiana |
28 // // Margery Fish |
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29 x martinii |
29 // // Perry’s Tangerine |
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30 mellifera |
30 // // Purple and Gold |
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31 myrsinites |
31 // // Spring Splendour |
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32 nereidum |
32 // // Thelma’s Giant |
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33 nicaeensis |
33 // // Variegata |
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34 // subsp. glareosa |
34 Copton Ash |
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35 // subsp. prostrata |
35 cornigera Goldener Turm |
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36 oblongata |
36 cyparissias Bushman Boy |
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37 orientalis |
37 // Clarice Howard |
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38 palustris |
38 // Fens Ruby |
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39 pannonica |
39 // Orange Man |
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40 x paradoxa |
40 // Red Devil |
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41 paralias |
41 // Tall Boy |
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42 x pasteurii |
42 Diamond Frost |
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43 pithyusa |
43 donii Amjilassa |
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44 pithyusa subsp. cupanii |
44 dulcis Chameleon |
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45 polychroma |
45 Efanthia |
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46 portlandica |
46 Excalibur |
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47 x pseudovirgata |
47 griffithii Dixter |
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48 rigida |
48 // Dixter Flame |
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49 sarawschanica |
49 // Fern Cottage |
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50 schillingii |
50 // Fireglow |
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51 segatalis |
51 // Kings Caple |
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52 seguieriana |
52 // Perry’s Fireglow |
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53 // subsp. niciciana |
53 Helena |
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54 sikkimensis |
54 Jade Dragon |
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55 spinosa |
55 Jessie |
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56 soongarica |
56 Kalipso |
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57 stricta |
57 marginata Summer Icicle |
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58 stygiana |
58 x martinii Baby Charm |
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59 terracina |
59 // Dwarf |
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60 valdevilloscarpa |
60 // Red Dwarf |
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61 veneris |
61 // Tom Thumb |
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62 villosa |
62 palustris Wallenburg’s Glorie |
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63 virgata |
63 // Zauberflotte |
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64 wallichii |
64 Percival |
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65 polychroma Candy |
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66 // Compacta |
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67 // Emerald Jade |
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(+ 5 unidentified species) |
68 // Golden Fusion |
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69 // Lacy |
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70 // Major |
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71 // Midas |
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72 // Senior |
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73 Red Wing |
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TOTAL - 146 |
74 rigida Sardis |
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75 Velvet Ruby |
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76 virgata Betten |
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77 Whistleberry Garnet |