Purple almond-leaved spurge "Purpurea" (Euphorbia amygdaloides) - Seeds

Purple almond-leaved spurge "Purpurea" (Euphorbia amygdaloides) - Seeds

Origin: Austria
Harvest: 2024
Germination period: approx. 4-8 weeks

Each pack contains 15 seeds! Larger quantities on request.

Euphorbia amygdaloides "Purpurea" seeds

Euphorbia amygdaloides "Purpurea", also known as purple spurge, is an attractive, evergreen perennial with striking purple foliage and bright yellow-green flowers. This easy-care plant brings structure and color to flower beds, rock gardens or natural gardens and is also extremely drought-resistant.

Sowing instructions

They can be sown directly outdoors or in pots. As the seeds require a cold period for germination (cold germinator), sowing in the fall or cold stratification is advisable.

• Sowing time: Fall to spring
• Germination period: 4-8 weeks (after cold period)
• Seeding depth: Cover 1-2 mm with soil
• Planting distance: 30-40 cm
• Location: Sunny to semi-shady, well-drained soil
• Pouring: Water moderately, avoid waterlogging

Young plants develop slowly, but reward you with long-lasting, easy-care flowering and attractive leaves.

Harvest, use & storage

After flowering, Euphorbia amygdaloides "Purpurea" forms seed capsules which burst open when ripe and disperse the seeds.

• Harvest time: Summer to fall
• Use: Ornamental plant for flower beds, borders, natural gardens and dry locations
• Storage: Store seeds in a cool and dry place, ideally with a cold period for better germination

Tips and tricks

• Wear gloves when cutting, as the milky juice can be irritating to the skin.
• Combine them with grasses or other wintergreen perennials for interesting color contrasts.
• The plant is very drought-resistant - ideal for low-maintenance gardens and sunny locations.
• Pruning after flowering promotes a compact growth habit.

Worth knowing

Euphorbia amygdaloides belongs to the spurge family and is particularly popular with wild bees and butterflies. Its striking foliage provides year-round color in the garden, while its flowers provide an important source of food for insects in spring.

FREE seeds with every order 🙂

Important:

• Despite constant quality controls (checking the germination quality, storage ability, etc. of the plant seeds, etc.). we can unfortunately none Warranty on the germination of our seeds give - too many different factors in the context of cultivation / conditions - can prevent successful germination.
• Please inquire about the applicable laws in your country BEFORE purchasing this product. Laws and import regulations or whether this product may be imported/used/grown.
• Our plant seeds are, if available in your country for the Cultivation determined and allowed, exclusively intended for plant cultivation.
• For further information and guidelines please refer to our terms and conditions or simply write us your questions by mail to: support@gardenshaman.eu 🙂