Wood Spurge. A bushy evergreen perennial with dark reddish purple leaves and flowers with yellow bracts. Max Height 60cm to 80cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to June. Partial shade. Hardy. CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’
A bushy evergreen perennial with dark reddish purple leaves and flowers with yellow bracts.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Euphorbia |
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Species | amygdaloides |
Varietry | 'Purpurea' |
Common Name | Wood Spurge |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 60cm, 80cm |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | red, purple |
Flowers From | April, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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