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wood spurge

Euphorbia amygdaloides

Low Maintenance

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

A bushy, evergreen perennial with reddish green stems and matt green leaves, which can be reddish benneath and become darker in the winter. Yellow clusters of flowers in spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus rich soil in light dappled shade.

Pruning

Remove stems imediatley after flowering to encourage new basal growth.

Propagation

Divide in spring, basal cuttings in early summer, sow seeds.

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to botrytis (grey mould)

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years