- Botanical name: Euphorbia 'Redwing'
- Common name: Spurge
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Euphorbia ‘Redwing’ is a mound-forming, evergreen perennial suitable for growing at the front of a border, or container on the patio. It bears flower stems during winter, which turn from light green to dark red before bright yellow flowers emerge from March to May.
For best results grow Euphorbia ‘Redwing’ in moist but well-drained soil in sun to partial shade. Divide in early spring or take basal cuttings in spring and summer. Take care when pruning, as the white latex from cut stems is harmful to eyes and skin, and should not be ingested.
How to grow Euphorbia 'Redwing'
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Plant size
50cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
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 |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not 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 |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do Divide in May |
J
Do 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 |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do 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 not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Euphorbia 'Redwing' and wildlife
Euphorbia 'Redwing' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Euphorbia 'Redwing' poisonous?
Euphorbia 'Redwing' 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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