EUPHORBIA cyparissias 'Fens Ruby'

Yellow - yellow green

Height - 20 - 40cm (8-16in)

Spread - indefinite - is invasive.

Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - spreading rhizomatous perennial with slender stems. Linear, grey-green leaves, to 4cm (1½in) long, are crowded around stems and turn yellow in autumn.

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)

Full sun

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 - - has naturalized in southern UK. Wildlife plant - insects

Pests & Diseases - aphids, grey mould.

Place of origin - western, central and southern Europe

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Seasonal Interest - Spring -

Summer

Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -

Wildlife - Bee friendly -

Rabbit Resistant