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Euphorbia amygdaloides var robbiae (Mrs Robb's bonnet)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested.  The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Euphorbia amygdaloides var robbiae

Other names: Mrs Robb's bonnet


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Genus: Euphorbia

Species: E. amygdaloides var robbiae - E. amygdaloides var robbiae is an evergreen perennial with spreading stems, fleshy bright-green leaves, and clusters of yellow-green flowers flowers.

Euphorbia amygdaloides var robbiae is: Evergreen

Flower: Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green 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.

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Plant with: Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana 'Chilan Choice' (Skimmia 'Chilan Choice'), Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' (Skimmia 'Rubella'), Genista lydia (Lydian broom)

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Specific pests: Aphids

Specific diseases: Grey mould

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Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Euphorbia amygdaloides var robbiae (Mrs Robb's bonnet) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m 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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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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mrs robbs bonnet

Comment from lee hooton

can anyone tell me how to get this out of my garden it is taking over
have tried taking it out but its growing faster these are pictures of the weeds i have taking over the garden any help to get rid would be welcomed

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  • Replies: 2
  • Posted: Sun. 1st August 2010 11:17
  • Last reply: Wed. 4th August 2010 10:39

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