Euphorbia amyg. 'Purpurea' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Wood spurge 'Purpurea' (Euphorbia amygdaloides) is a bushy, loose, winter-green perennial that produces yellow-green flowers from April to July. Its lanceolate leaves are dark red in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Wood spurge 'Purpurea' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen * deer resistant

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of Wood spurge 'Purpurea' are dark red, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Wood spurge 'Purpurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, loose.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Wood spurge 'Purpurea' sets beautiful accents together with: Palm-leaf hellebore, Bulky aster.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' forms yellow-green flowers from April.

Interesting facts
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

Use
Perennial bed, small/front garden

Stems
Wood spurge 'Purpurea' is characterised by its red-brown stems.