EUPHORBIA amygdaloides purpurea

Commonly known as Wolf's milk, Wood spurge

(rubra) - reddish bronze foliage, upright growing
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Spoon-shaped, matt, dark-green leaves 2.5-8cm (1-3in) long, red beneath, becoming darker in winter.
  • Yellow
    Acid-yellow.
  • Height
    80cm (32in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Partial shade
    Or light dappled shade.

EUPHORBIA amygdaloides purpurea

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Purple
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
  • Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
    Skin & eye irritant
    Harmful if eaten (People & Pets)
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
80cm (32in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  30cm (12in)
  

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