Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow' | Ruby Glow Spurge
DESCRIPTION
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow' is a compact, evergreen perennial known for its deep burgundy foliage that holds its color year-round. Native to woodlands across Europe, this variety adds rich tones to the garden even in the cooler months. The leaves, with their glossy sheen, create a bold backdrop for the plant's vibrant blooms.
In spring, 'Ruby Glow' produces clusters of lime-green flowers, each surrounded by maroon-tinged bracts that echo the dark hues of the foliage. The contrasting colors create a dramatic effect, drawing attention to both the flowers and the leaves. As the season progresses, the bracts gradually fade, but the plant maintains its rich, ruby-toned presence, providing structure and color long after the blooms have gone.
DESCRIPTION
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow' is a compact, evergreen perennial known for its deep burgundy foliage that holds its color year-round. Native to woodlands across Europe, this variety adds rich tones to the garden even in the cooler months. The leaves, with their glossy sheen, create a bold backdrop for the plant's vibrant blooms.
In spring, 'Ruby Glow' produces clusters of lime-green flowers, each surrounded by maroon-tinged bracts that echo the dark hues of the foliage. The contrasting colors create a dramatic effect, drawing attention to both the flowers and the leaves. As the season progresses, the bracts gradually fade, but the plant maintains its rich, ruby-toned presence, providing structure and color long after the blooms have gone.
DESCRIPTION
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow' is a compact, evergreen perennial known for its deep burgundy foliage that holds its color year-round. Native to woodlands across Europe, this variety adds rich tones to the garden even in the cooler months. The leaves, with their glossy sheen, create a bold backdrop for the plant's vibrant blooms.
In spring, 'Ruby Glow' produces clusters of lime-green flowers, each surrounded by maroon-tinged bracts that echo the dark hues of the foliage. The contrasting colors create a dramatic effect, drawing attention to both the flowers and the leaves. As the season progresses, the bracts gradually fade, but the plant maintains its rich, ruby-toned presence, providing structure and color long after the blooms have gone.
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: New growth emerges bright red, maturing to deep burgundy; evergreen
Flower color: Lime-green, with maroon-tinged bracts
Bloom time: Mid-spring to early summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade (best foliage color in full sun)
Water requirements: Low
Maintenance: Low; trim spent flower stems after blooming; milky sap can be a skin irritant
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant
