Plant of the Month

Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae (Wood Spurge)

A compact, shade-loving, spreading euphorbia that has long-lasting lime-green flowers in late spring above rosettes of glossy, dark green leaves. A valuable plant for difficult areas of dry shade, particularly under trees and it also looks at home in a woodland setting. As it is evergreen and suckering it also makes attractive groundcover, but left unchecked it can become invasive. Awarded The Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

In autumn cut back the faded flower stems. When working with spurges always wear gloves since the milky sap is a potential skin irritant.

 

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