Euphorbia × martini Miner's Merlot ('Km-mm024')

RHS Plant Profile
Martin's spurge [Miner's Merlot]

Synonyms

Euphorbia 'Km-mm024'

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming perennial, to around 60cm high, with upright stems and narrow, dark green leaves that are flushed reddish purple, especially when young. Yellow-green flowers are produced at the tips of the stems in late spring and early summer. Foliage retains some red colouring throughout the summer, especially on the backs of the leaves, and colour deepens to near black as the temperatures drop in autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

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

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming
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
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

An easy-to-grow plant that will cope with most conditions. See euphorbia cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required. If deadheading is required, avoid contact with sap from cut stems

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds