Euphorbia amyg. robbiae - P9

Description
The Wood spurge (Euphorbia amygdaloides) is a bushy, runner-forming, winter-green perennial that forms yellow-green flowers arranged in umbels from April to the end of April. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Wood spurge is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euphorbia robbiae.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen * deer resistant

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Wood spurge are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Wood spurge has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, runner-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

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

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are stimulated to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves.

Flower
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae forms yellow-green flowers arranged in umbels from April.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Ornamental shrub, park, small/front garden