Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
Vibrant, lime-green loveliness
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Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae
- Solve your trickiest dry shade problems instantly with this phenomenally robust, fast-spreading, evergreen groundcover.
- Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae creates a lush, dense carpet of dark, glossy green rosettes that effortlessly smother out weeds.
- This euphorbia bursts into a brilliant, luminous display of zingy chartreuse flowers in spring, bringing spectacular light to gloomy woodland corners.
- It is incredibly resilient and fully hardy, happily thriving under the dense canopies of mature trees where other plants will struggle to grow.
- Fabulously low-maintenance and highly deer-resistant, it is an absolute must-have for adding vibrant life and reliable structure to shaded borders.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae thrives in partial shade to full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae requires pruning after flowering. Cut the flowered stems back to the base to encourage new growth.
How hardy is this plant?
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae is rated H3 to H4, tolerating temperatures down to -5°C to -10°C. It is hardy in mild southern or coastal UK gardens with excellent drainage, but may perish in cold, wet northern winters without protection.
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