Euphorbia 'Black Bird'. Photo - PMA
Euphorbia ‘Blackbird’
Description: this euphorbia has brilliant burgundy foliage and is extremely tolerant of hot, dry conditions. It’s versatile and looks
great in a mixed border, potted garden, or mass planting. It flowers prolifically, with lime green flowers lasting from mid-winter into spring.
Size: it has a very compact habit, reaching a tidy 40cm high x 50cm wide.
Cultivation: grow ‘Blackbird’ in full sun in the garden or in a container. It is not fussy about soil, but prefers good drainage. Feed
in spring with a slow-release fertiliser and prune by cutting spent flowerheads back to the base.
Special comments: many species of euphorbia seed prolifically and can become a nuisance. ‘Blackbird’ and its cousins ‘Ascot Rainbow’ and
‘Silver Swan’ are sterile, so will not spread. Wear gloves when pruning to avoid skin contact with the irritant white sap.
Text: Libby Cameron
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