Euphorbia Purpurea
Exotically purple foliage growing all year round
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Euphorbia Purpurea
- Masses of vibrant lime-green flowers throughout summer
- Exotic purple foliage for year-round interest
- Adds vigorous vibrance to your beds and borders
- Provides fantastic ground-coverage for your borders
- Will thrive in the partially shaded parts of your garden
- RHS Certified 'Plant for Pollinators'
- Very easy to grow and care for
- Excellent pest and disease resistance
- Brilliant for mid sections of borders
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Euphorbia Purpurea is highly suitable for 30 cm pots, providing dark foliage in warm conditions up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Euphorbia Purpurea typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Euphorbia Purpurea requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Euphorbia Purpurea prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil, adapting well to standard garden conditions.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Euphorbia Purpurea is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Euphorbia Purpurea generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Euphorbia 'Purpurea' holds an RHS rating of H5, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C, making it hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters.
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