Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea‘ is a compact, shade-loving euphorbia, bearing acid-yellow blooms in contrast with purple, strappy foliage. It’s a good choice for growing at the front of a border, but is also suitable for using as groundcover in gardens with poor, dry soil, especially in partial shade.
For best results, sow immediately onto a good soil-based compost. Cover the seeds with fine grit or compost to approximately their own depth. They can be sown at any time, and germination can sometimes be quicker if kept at 15 to 20 degrees C. We sow most seeds in an unheated greenhouse and wait for natural germination, as many seeds have built-in dormancy mechanisms, often waiting for natural spring germination, hence giving them a full season of growth.
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 4 – 8
Height: 12 inches
Bloom Season: Late spring to mid summer
Bloom Color: Yellow
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well drained soil
Planting Directions
Temperature: 40 – 50F
Average Germ Time: 28 – 56 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow, but press seed in to soil
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per plant or 300 seeds cover approximately 10 square feet
Moisture: Keed seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 18 inches