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Euphorbia miner's Merlot / 2L
Euphorbia 'Miner's Merlot'
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Rich burgundy evergreen foliage
- Lime-green spring flower heads
- Compact, architectural habit
- Drought tolerant once established
- Ideal for borders and containers
Overview
Euphorbia 'Miner's Merlot' is a distinctive evergreen perennial prized for its dramatic, deep burgundy to purple foliage and vibrant spring colour contrast. New shoots emerge in rich tones before developing dark red leaves on upright stems that offer year-round interest. From April to June, cheerful lime-green to multicoloured flower bracts emerge above the foliage, creating an eye-catching display that attracts bees and pollinating insects. Naturally compact and clump-forming, it is exceptionally well suited to sunny borders, gravel gardens, and well-drained patio containers.
Why We Love It
- Striking deep burgundy evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
- Bright lime-green flower heads bring a vibrant lift in spring.
- Compact, architectural habit fits easily into modern or traditional planting schemes.
- Drought-tolerant nature makes it wonderfully easy to care for once established.
- Provides valuable nectar support for pollinators during spring.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Euphorbia 'Miner's Merlot' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Purple, burgundy and multicolour |
| Flower Colour | Yellow, green and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | April to June |
| Growth Habit | Upright and clumping |
| Mature Height | 50 cm to 60 cm |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm to 60 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (-15°C to -10°C) |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Grow in fertile, well-drained or free-draining soil. |
| Watering | Tolerant of dry conditions once established; avoid waterlogged winter soils. |
| Pruning | After flowering, remove the spent flowering stems back to the base. |
Perfect For
- Sunny garden borders
- Gravel gardens
- Patio containers
- Contemporary planting schemes
Good to Know
- The spring flowers provide nectar for bees and other pollinating insects.
- Euphorbia produces a milky latex sap that can irritate the skin and eyes; wear gloves when handling or pruning.
- Requires free-draining soil to perform at its best.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 2L pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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