Euphorbia Robbiae - 2ltr pot
£6.00
Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae (commonly known as Mrs Robb's bonnet or wood spurge) is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial native to Turkey.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Glossy, dark green oblong leaves in dense rosettes with lime-green to yellow-green flower spikes from April to June.
- Dimensions: Reaches a height of 0.1 to 0.6 meters (4 to 24 inches) and spreads widely up to 1 to 1.5 meters via underground runners.
- Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK (down to -15°C to -20°C, RHS H6 rating).
- Awards: Holds the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Thrives in full shade, partial shade, or even dry shade under large trees where many other plants struggle.
- Soil: Adapts to chalk, loam, sand, or poor dry soils, provided they are reasonably well-drained (avoids heavy, waterlogged clay).
- Uses: Ideal as a low-maintenance, weed-smothering ground cover, and beneficial for garden pollinators