EUPHORBIA amygdaloides purpurea

Evergreen - bushy, softly hairy perennial. Reddish-green stems. Spoon-shaped, matt, dark-green leaves 2.5-8cm (1-3in) long, red beneath, becoming darker in winter.

Yellow - acid-yellow.

Height - 75-80cm (30-32in)

Spread - 30cm (12in)

Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - produces flowers in terminal cymes 20cm (8in) tall.

Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)

Partial shade - or light dappled shade.

Caution, toxic if eaten, may cause skin allergy or irritant - These plants are toxic if eaten and may also cause a skin allergy, rash, irritation to eyes and skin.

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 - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Leaf colour (if not green) - Purple

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Spring

Summer

Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich.

Wildlife - Bee friendly

Rabbit Resistant