- Botanical name: Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'
- Common name: Spurge
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Green
Green
Purple
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’ is a compact, shade-loving euphorbia, bearing acid-yellow blooms in contrast with purple, strappy foliage. It’s a good choice for growing at the front of a border, but is also suitable for using as groundcover in gardens with poor, dry soil, especially in partial shade.
Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’ spreads by underground runners, forming a low weed-smothering carpet. For best results grow in well-drained soil in partial shade.
Always wear gloves when working with euphorbias. The milky sap is a skin irritant.
How to grow Euphorbia 'Purpurea'
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Plant size
30cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
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A
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M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in March |
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Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
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Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Euphorbia 'Purpurea' and wildlife
Euphorbia 'Purpurea' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Euphorbia 'Purpurea' poisonous?
Euphorbia 'Purpurea' can be toxic. Its sap is toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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