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Euphorbia polychroma Purpurea - Spurge

Euphorbia polychroma Purpurea
Cushion Spurge

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Unfortunately, the plant did not survive, despite being planted in optimal conditions.

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This euphorbia forms purple stems and young red-bronze leaves, topped with very bright sulphur-yellow cut flower arrangements in April and May. Its foliage turns green before taking on red and orange tones in autumn. Very hardy and undemanding, it prefers sun and well-drained soil, even poor or chalky, and tolerates drought well once established. A good perennial for borders and rockeries.
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
55 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20.5°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Euphorbias, spurge: planting, growing and care
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by Alexandra 16 min.
Euphorbias, spurge: planting, growing and care
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Euphorbia polychroma Purpurea - Spurge (Flowering) Flowering
Euphorbia polychroma Purpurea - Spurge (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time April to May
Inflorescence Cyathium
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour purple

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 55 cm
Growth rate normal

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause skin and mucous membrane reactions

Botanical data

Genus

Euphorbia

Species

polychroma

Cultivar

Purpurea

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Other common names

Cushion Spurge

Botanical synonyms

Euphorbia epithymoides ‘Candy’, Euphorbia polychroma 'Rubra'

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid, Central Europe, Southern Europe

Product reference79831

Planting and care

Euphorbia polychroma ‘Purpurea’ is planted in spring or early autumn, preferably in full sun to obtain a compact habit and pronounced colours. Light partial shade also suits it. Plant it in a light, well-drained soil, even poor, stony or chalky. In heavy soil, incorporate gravel into the soil and choose a spot where water does not stand in winter. Water regularly during the first few months, then only during prolonged dry spells: a well-rooted plant copes well with drought. Avoid fertiliser applications, which encourage looser growth.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Cut flowers, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -20.5°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, drainé

Care

Pruning instructions After flowering, the spent flower stems can be cut back when they begin to lose their attractive appearance; the plant will then produce clean foliage. Cut the stems down to ground level in late winter. Wear gloves and goggles; the latex contained in the stems and leaves causes irritation.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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