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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.45m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Euphorbia 'Blackbird'
Other names: Spurge 'Blackbird', Euphorbia 'Nothowlee'
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Genus: Euphorbia
Variety or cultivar: 'Blackbird' _ 'Blackbird' is an small, architectural, evergreen perennial with deep-red stems, blue-green leaves, and dome-shaped yellow flowers in late spring.
Euphorbia 'Blackbird' is: Evergreen
Flower: Flushed red, Yellow in Spring
Foliage: Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn; Blue-green in Winter
Stem: Dark-red in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity: All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Euphorbia 'Blackbird' (Spurge 'Blackbird') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Low Maintenance
Cultivation: Plant in light, well-drained soil in a sunny position.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
SUZY GREEN
I have two plants that were in the ground but they started wilting so I moved them in to ports. One has somewhat revived but the other hasn't. Should I cut it back to see if it will come back?
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- Posted: Wed. 10th August 2011 22:55
- Last reply: Thu. 18th August 2011 19:50
Comment from
AILEEN KHO
Winter just ended and most of the leaves of my blackbird euphorbia is wilting.. Some are still fine (like 3-4 branches) what could I do to save the plant? Should I cut the dying parts?
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- Replies: 2
- Posted: Mon. 21st March 2011 00:20
- Last reply: Tue. 22nd March 2011 14:00
Comment from
Nicola
Euphorbia 'Blackbird' (Spurge 'Blackbird') has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 20:53
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