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EUPHORBIA amygdaloides var robbiae
Commonly known as Wolf's milk, Wood spurge
Lime-green-yellow flowers
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EvergreenLeaves broader than E. amygdaloides, leathery and glossy.
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Green
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Height60cm (24in) -
Spread30cm (12in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilSpreads widely by rhizomes. Can become invasive. Flowers in terminal cymes to 18cm (7in) tall.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sunWill tolerate full sun if soil is permanently moist -
Partial shadeOr light dappled shade
EUPHORBIA amygdaloides var robbiae
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Additional Features
Good to knowSyn. E. robbiae (Mrs. Robb's bonnet). Wildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould.
Place of originNorthwestern Turkey. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Skin & eye irritantHarmful if eaten (People & Pets) -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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