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  • EUPHORBIA amygdaloides var robbiae
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    EUPHORBIA amygdaloides var robbiae

    Commonly known as Wolf's milk, Wood spurge

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    Lime-green-yellow flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn. E. robbiae (Mrs. Robb's bonnet). Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, grey mould.
    • Place of origin
      Northwestern Turkey.
    • Evergreen
      Leaves broader than E. amygdaloides, leathery and glossy.
    • Green
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
      Spreads widely by rhizomes. Can become invasive. Flowers in terminal cymes to 18cm (7in) tall.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Full sun
      Will tolerate full sun if soil is permanently moist
    • Partial shade
      Or light dappled shade
    • skin & eye irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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