Euphorbia 'Km-mm024'
Martin's spurge [Miner's Merlot]
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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Yellow | Green Red Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green Red Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Red Purple | |||
| Winter | Green Red Purple |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets: IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful 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
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