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Herbaceous Perennial

Euphorbia amygdaloides
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

wood spurge

A bushy, evergreen perennial with reddish green stems and matt green leaves, which can be reddish benneath and become darker in the winter. Yellow clusters of flowers in spring and summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green Red Green
Winter Green Red Green Red
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native to the UK
Yes
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

An easy-to-grow plant that will cope with most conditions even dry shade. It spreads by rhizomes and has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See Euphorbia for further advice

Propagation

Divide in spring, basal cuttings in early summer, sow seeds.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Remove stems imediatley after flowering to encourage new basal growth.

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to botrytis (grey mould)

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