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spurge [Blackbird]

Euphorbia Blackbird ('Nothowlee'^PBR)

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

A dwarf evergreen sub-shrub forming a bushy mound to 50cm. The narrow leaves are green flushed with dark reddish purple, the colour deepest in good light. The flower bracts are bright yellowish green, present from early to late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, light soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring or early summer; dip cut surfaces in charcoal or lukewarm water to prevent bleeding

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryGreenhouseOutdoorWall 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