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Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' is an evergreen perennial admired for its rich, dark-purple foliage that deepens to burgundy as temperatures cool. From early spring to mid-summer, it produces vibrant lime-yellow bracts that contrast beautifully with its bold leaves. Compact, architectural, and low-maintenance, Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' is ideal for borders, gravel gardens, and mixed planting schemes. With a height and spread of around 60cm, it adds long-lasting structure and a splash of distinctive colour throughout the growing season. Best Planting Time • Spring: Plant Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' in spring when the soil is naturally warming. This encourages strong early root development and supports healthy growth heading into its flowering season. • Autumn: Planting Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' in early autumn also works well, allowing roots to establish ahead of new growth the following year. Site Selection • Sunlight: Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' thrives in full sun to partial shade. More sunlight helps intensify its striking dark foliage. • Soil: Plant Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' in fertile, free-draining soil. This variety dislikes waterlogged conditions, so improving drainage with compost or grit is recommended. Planting Instructions 1. Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide as the rootball and the same depth to give Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' space to establish. 2. Soil Preparation: Enrich the soil with compost or other organic matter to improve fertility and drainage. 3. Planting: Position the plant so the top of the rootball is level with the surrounding ground. Backfill gently and firm the soil to remove air pockets. 4. Watering After Planting: Water Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' thoroughly after planting to help settle the soil and encourage root growth, ensuring excess water can drain freely. Watering Requirements • Growing Season: Once established, Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' is fairly drought-tolerant. Water during extended dry spells, allowing the soil to partially dry between watering. • Dormant Season: Water sparingly during the dormant period, only when the soil becomes very dry. Feeding • Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support fresh foliage and bract formation. • Mid-Summer: A light feed mid-season helps maintain vigour and encourages continued colour. Pruning • Deadheading: Remove spent bracts and old stems to keep Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' tidy and encourage new growth. Always wear gloves, as Euphorbia sap can irritate skin. • End-of-Season Pruning: After flowering finishes, cut back old stems to maintain a compact and healthy shape. Mulching • Spring: Mulch around Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. • Winter: A light mulch will help protect the root zone through cold periods. Supporting the Plant • Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' has a naturally upright habit and usually does not require support. In windy positions, staking may be useful to keep stems stable. Final Tips Euphorbia 'Miners Merlot' offers year-round interest, with dramatic foliage and vibrant bracts from spring into summer. By planting it in full sun or partial shade and ensuring well-drained soil, you can enjoy a resilient, long-flowering perennial that brings structure, colour, and contrast to garden borders and modern planting designs.
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Euphorbia Selection Box

Original price was: £46.65.Current price is: £35.00.

(7 customer reviews)

Euphorbia Selection Box – All in 1.5 litre pots

 

2 x Euphorbia x martinii ‘Ascot Rainbow’

1 x Euphorbia ‘Galaxy Glow’

1 x Euphorbia ‘Miners Merlot’

1 x Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Purpurea’

1 x Euphorbia myrsinites

 

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7 reviews for Euphorbia Selection Box

  1. Nigel R. (verified owner) –

    Very healthy plants.

  2. Brian (verified owner) –

    Plants in very good condition,well packed.Very pleased

  3. Owen W. (verified owner) –

    Amazed at the quality and size of the plants supplied. This was my first mail order with Proctors. I’m impressed. Thank you.

  4. Ruth Paul (verified owner) –

    Nice selection of plants, speedy delivery.

  5. John D. (verified owner) –

    good quality plants arrived in good condition

  6. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Brillant

  7. Ruth (verified owner) –

    Wonderful box of goodies! I can always find space for a good euphorbia. ALL these were good strong plants, and the purple one I didn’t want was happily accepted by my neighbour, who loved it.

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