Euphorbia Robbiae
Multi award winning and low maintenance
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Euphorbia Robbiae
- A spreading evergreen perennial with dark green leaves. From April to June, you'll see large, rounded sprays of yellow-green flowers rising above the foliage
- A fully hardy, low maintenance dwarf perennial with excellent drought tolerance
- Perfect for sunny beds and borders, or as part of a mediterranean garden scheme
- Grows to an easily manageable 50cm high
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner plus Plants For Pollinators designation
- Known as Mrs Robb's Bonnet after an intrepid 19th century explorer. In the 1890s while traveling in Istanbul, Mrs Robb spotted a Euphorbia growing at the roadside that she'd never seen before. In the absence of a more suitable container, she used her best bonnet to bring the plant back to England!
- All parts are highly toxic if eaten, sap may irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Euphorbia Robbiae is highly suitable for 30 cm pots in the shade, providing evergreen foliage in temperatures up to 25°C.
How big does it get?
Euphorbia Robbiae typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Euphorbia Robbiae requires full sun or partial shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Euphorbia Robbiae prefers moist but well-drained, fertile soil, adapting well to standard garden conditions.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Euphorbia Robbiae 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 Robbiae 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 robbiae holds an RHS rating of H6, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C, making it hardy in all parts of the UK.
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