Euphorbia - is it too late to sow seeds?

Hi,

realised that i need euphorbia in my garden - question is if it is too late to start from seed? Sarah Raven sells seedlings but very expensive compared to the price of a packet of seeds.

Any views please? I can sow and keep inside.

Kind regards,

Caroline

Well, there are a few plants in an alleyway on the way to work, I could liberate a few cuttings from there but it feels a bit naughty. Maybe I will take an aquilegia to make up for it! I've just been to the garden centre and they are £7 for a small plant and £10 for a large plant!!!

There are many different varieties of Euphorbia but RHS advice, which I like to follow, says this:

Propagation

• Take cuttings early in the season when growth of the stem is taking place
• Use young basal shoots and do not remove too many leaves as this will weaken the cutting and make handling difficult without getting the irritant latex on your hands
• Dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding

   
   

If you happen to know which variety you have, it might be covered in its own RHS article.

 I *think* i've taken basal cuttings  but will check.

It sounded as though you had.