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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.6m
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0.3m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'
Other names: Spurge 'Purpurea'
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Genus: Euphorbia
Variety or cultivar: 'Purpurea' _ 'Purpurea' is a striking, architectural perennial with dark purple evergreen leaves and contrasting lime-green dome-shaped flowers in spring.
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' is: Evergreen
Flower: Yellow-green in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green, Maroon in All seasons
Habit: Spreading
Toxicity: All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' (Spurge 'Purpurea') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation: This plant will tolerate moist soils and is happy in sun or shade. It can be invasive, spreading by rhizomes and seed.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' (Spurge 'Purpurea') has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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