Euphorbia amygdaloides aposPurpureaapos wood spurge

Position partial shade Soil moist, well drained garden soil Rate of growth fast growing Flowering period April to June Hardiness fully hardy A compact, shade loving euphorbia that has long lasting, acid yellow flowers in spring that contrast beautifully with the deep purple, strappy foliage strung i n whorls around stiff stems. Try it towards the front of a border, where its fo liage can be appreciated, or as a groundcover for a difficult, shady site, among spring flowering bulbs such as narcissi. In a small garden it may need checki ng, since it self seeds freely. Garden care In autumn cut back the faded flower stems, avoiding new ones on which next yearaposs flowers will appear. When working with spurges, always wear gloves since the milky sap is poisonous and a potential sk in irritant. Remove unwanted seedlings each spring as part of routine border ma intenance.