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These plants arrived, as usual, well packaged and very healthy. They have grown well over the summer. I am never disappointed with plants from Crocus.
Jean
Edinburgh
Euphorbia 'amygdaloides Purpurea'
Wood Spurge -
2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
£20.97
£13.98
in stock - arrives before Christmas
9cm pot
in stock - arrives before Christmas
- Position: partial shade
- Soil:moist, well-drained garden soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: April to June
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A compact, shade-loving euphorbia that has long-lasting, acid-yellow flowers in spring that contrast beautifully with the deep purple, strappy foliage strung in whorls around stiff stems. Try it towards the front of a border, where its foliage can be appreciated, or as a groundcover for a difficult, shady site, among spring-flowering bulbs such as narcissus. In a small garden it may need checking, since it self-seeds freely. - Garden care: In autumn cut back the faded flower stems, avoiding new ones on which next year's flowers will appear. When working with spurges, always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential skin irritant. Remove unwanted seedlings each spring as part of routine border maintenance.
- CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
Eventual height & spread
Notes on Euphorbia 'amygdaloides Purpurea'
"Warm beetroot-red rosettes send up lime-green crooks of flower on dark stems by early spring -sumptuous warmth plus spring zing"
Its too early in the year to be sure.
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As I live in SW Scotland, I have to plant tough, very hardy flowers. This Euphorbia has good red/purple stems and seems very hardy - has withstood a very long winter (planted last Autumn) - and now appears to be healthy in spite of so many frosts, some severe (like the present minus 5 C.) We have had plenty of snow this winter and gale force winds. Now that April is here I anticipate growth so that I can spred the plant. I have enjoyed the long 'flowering' season of this family but never used this species before. It suits my requirement for low-growing tough plants.
Phil
Kirkconnel, Dumfries & Galloway,Scotland
2000010663
4.5
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- Is euphorbia amygdaloides purpurea evergreen?
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Cobweb
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Yes, this plant retains its foliage throughout the year.
Helen
- Have difficult dry site under and around a tall Yew . I need ground cover and something to flower in Spring ,early Summer before other perennials in front of it grow up. What can you suggest?
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Gumboots
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Hello, This is indeed a tricky spot as very little can cope with the dry, shady conditions beneath a yew tree. The best will be the hardiest, but even these will need to be kept really well fed and watered if they are going to survive. With this in mind, I would recommend the following. Hedera http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.hedera/sort.0/ Vinca http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.vinca/sort.0/ Bergenia http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.bergenia/sort.0/ Lamium http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.lamium/sort.0/
Helen
- Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' details Dear Sir/Madam, Please could you tell me the size of the Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' plants and if they will flower this year. Thank you for your help. Kind regards Rachel
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Rachel Lavender
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Hello Rachel, These are currently around 15cm tall and they should flower this year - although we cannot guarantee this. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Mrs C Taylor
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