Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow' (Wood Spurge)
Wood Spurge 'Ruby Glow', Euphorbia 'Waleuphglo', Euphorbia martinii Walberton's Ruby Glow
Euphorbia amygdaloides Ruby Glow' (Wood Spurge) is a compact, nicely branched, evergreen perennial with rosettes of leathery, ruby red leaves when young, which mature to purple-black. They contrast with bright cherry red stems from which arise sprays of showy, yellow inflorescences borne on chartreuse floral bracts in late spring or early summer. The eye-catching appearance of this spurge makes it a great ornamental plant in gardens and containers.
- Typically grows up to 18-24 in. tall (45-60 cm) and 9-18 in. wide (22-45 cm)
- Remaining attractive during all its growing season, this remarkable plant is resilient to most pests and diseases, is drought, deer and rabbit tolerant and is easy to care for.
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant thrives in a wide range of conditions and accepts dry or moist soils.
- Perfect addition to beds and borders, cottage gardens or containers.
- Propagate by division in spring
- All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Euphorbia - Spurges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 9" – 2' (22cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 6
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Euphorbia - Spurges |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 9" – 2' (22cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |