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Euphorbia amygdaloides Red Velvet PP27387

Scientific Name: Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Floreupred'

Also Known As

  • Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Red Velvet''
  • Floreupred Red Velvet Wood Spurge
  • Red Velvet Wood Spurge

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Euphorbia amygdaloides Red Velvet PP27387 plant details

Euphorbia amygdaloides Red Velvet PP27387 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with black and red foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia amygdaloides Red Velvet PP27387

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: deciduous black and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia amygdaloides Red Velvet PP27387

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The foliage is bright red to almost black slightly green by the mid vein. Leaf reversse and stems are red. Compact. Evergreen. Tolerant of part shade but the best leaf colour is produced in full sun. Use at the front of the border, in rock gardens, and in containers.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia amygdaloides Red Velvet PP27387 plant

How to Grow Euphorbia amygdaloides Red Velvet PP27387

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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