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
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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. -
EvergreenFoliage at its most colourful from Aug-Feb.
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Yellow
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Height
45-55cm (18-22in) -
Spread
45-55cm (18-22in)
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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.Perennial - compact habit.
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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.
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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
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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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Full sun
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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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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size45-55cm (18-22in)
45-55cm (18-22in)
View Detailed Plant Description
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Cold weather damage to evergreen plants
Euphorbia - Care Guide
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