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EUPHORBIA epithymoides 'Bonfire'
Commonly known as Spurge, Spurge, Wolf's milk
Green leaves flushed red/purple, becoming dark red in autumn. Yellow flowers
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DeciduousObovate to elliptic-oblong leaves 3.5-5cm (1½-2in) long
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Height40cm (16in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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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.Clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Long-lasting cyathia cupped by showy, bright, greenish yellow involucres in terminal cymes 4-8cm (1½-3in) across
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
EUPHORBIA epithymoides 'Bonfire'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould
Place of originCentral and southern Europe, Turkey -
HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Skin & eye irritantHarmful if eaten (People & Pets) -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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