Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby'

RHS Plant Profile

cypress spurge 'Fens Ruby'

Synonyms

Euphorbia 'Fens Ruby'
Euphorbia cyparissias 'Purpurea'
Euphorbia cyparissias 'Clarice Howard'

Herbaceous Perennial

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A fast-spreading rhizomatous perennial with feathery, linear purple leaves and greenish-yellow flowers from late spring

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 1-1.5 metres
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H7
Drought Resistance: Yes

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Matforming
Potentially harmful: Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eyeharmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
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 full sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See Euphorbia for further advice

Propagation

Propagation is by division in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Coastal
City and courtyard gardens
Cottage and informal garden
Wildlife gardens
Banks and slopes
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

In early spring, cut back to base

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust