Description

Add a dramatic touch to your garden with Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’, a stunning evergreen perennial with rich purple-green foliage and striking lime-green flowers. This low-maintenance, architectural plant is perfect for South London’s urban gardens, shaded borders, and patio containers, providing year-round interest with its colourful leaves and eye-catching spring blooms. Ideal for pairing with ferns, hellebores, and grasses, it thrives in woodland-style and modern planting schemes.

 

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot.

 

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 40-60cm


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  Mature Spread: 50-75cm


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  Flower Colour: Lime-green with red bracts


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  Flowering Period: Spring to early summer


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  Foliage: Evergreen with deep purple-green tones


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Medium


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates urban pollution


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  Position: Partial shade to full sun


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil pH: Acid, neutral, alkaline


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  Soil Type: Loam, chalk, sand, clay


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators but is deer and rabbit resistant

 

Perfect For:

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  Urban gardens & woodland borders – thrives in shaded areas


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  Year-round colour & structure – evergreen foliage with seasonal blooms


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  Low-maintenance planting – perfect for busy gardeners


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  Contemporary & naturalistic schemes – pairs well with ferns & hellebores

 

How to Grow:

Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade or full sun. Once established, it requires little maintenance. Cut back spent flower stems after blooming to maintain shape. Wear gloves when handling, as sap may be an irritant.

 

Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.