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    EUPHORBIA 'Blackbird'
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    EUPHORBIA 'Blackbird'

    Commonly known as Spurge, Wolf's milk

    Deep red stems, blue-green leaves and dome-shaped yellow flowers
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Sport of 'Redwing'
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, grey mould.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Notcutt's Nursery, UK.
    • Evergreen
      Foliage at its most colourful from Aug-Feb.
    • Yellow
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45-55cm (18-22in)
    • Spread
      45-55cm (18-22in)
    • Herbaceous
      Perennial - compact habit.
    • Pruning group 4
      Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
      Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
      When: Annually in early Spring.

    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich.
    • Full sun
    • skin & eye irritant
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • toxic if eaten
      People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45-55cm (18-22in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45-55cm (18-22in)
       
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    Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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