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EUPHORBIA amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow'
Commonly known as Wolf's milk, Wood spurge
New leaves bright red, darkening with age to purple-black, on maroon stems
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EvergreenSpoon-shaped, matt leaves 2.5-8cm (1-3in) long
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YellowAcid yellow inflorescences -
Height60cm (24in) -
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.Softly hairy perennial. Produces flowers in terminal cymes
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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) -
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Partial shadeOr light, dappled shade
EUPHORBIA amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects. Remove stems after flowering to promote new basal growth
Pests & DiseasesAphids, grey mould
Place of originEurope, Turkey, Caucasus -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Purple
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Toxic - Category B - CAUTION
Skin & eye irritantPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
Toxic if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
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Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
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