Euphorbia polychroma 'Purpurea' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euphorbia epithymoides, Euphorbia polychroma 'Candy'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * attractive dark red autumn colouring * very beautiful in containers * red shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive dark red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Euphorbia polychroma 'Purpurea' forms yellow flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, cutting, bee pasture, woodland edge