Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Craigieburn'
wood spurge 'Craigieburn'
An upright, slowly-spreading, evergreen perennial to about 60cm tall, with deep red stems and green leaves heavily-flushed with red-purple. Clusters of lime-green flowers appear in spring and early summer at the ends of the leafy stems
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green Yellow | Green Purple Red | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green Yellow | Green Purple Red | |
| Autumn | Red | Green Purple Red | ||
| Winter | Red | Green Purple Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back flowering shoots to ground level in late summer or autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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