EUPHORBIA amygdaloides purpurea
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EUPHORBIA amygdaloides purpurea
Commonly known as Wolf's milk, Wood spurge
(rubra) - reddish bronze foliage, upright growing
individually £12.00 each , 3+ £10.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. Remove stems after flowering to promote new basal growth -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, grey mould. -
Place of origin
Europe, Turkey, Caucasus. -
EvergreenSpoon-shaped, matt, dark-green leaves 2.5-8cm (1-3in) long, red beneath, becoming darker in winter.
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Yellow
Acid-yellow. -
BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Purple
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Softly hairy perennial with reddish green stems. Produces flowers in terminal cymes 20cm (8in) tall.
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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
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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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
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
30cm (12in)
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View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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