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cypress spurge 'Fens Ruby'

Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

'Fens Ruby' is a fast-spreading rhizomatous perennial with feathery, linear purple leaves and greenish-yellow flowers from late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Can spread quickly

Pruning

In early spring, cut back to base

Propagation

Propagation is by division in early spring

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Rust may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years