Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow'

Common Name:
Ruby Spurge

Description:
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow', commonly known as Ruby Spurge, is a compact, clump-forming evergreen perennial admired for its rich burgundy-red foliage and unique lime-green flower bracts. This striking cultivar creates year-round interest in the garden with its bold contrast of colour and texture. In cooler months, the foliage deepens in hue, adding a dramatic splash to shaded garden beds or containers. In late winter to spring, it produces upright stems topped with soft, chartreuse flower bracts that create an eye-catching display above the dark leaves. Ruby Spurge is low maintenance and prefers well-drained soil, thriving in part shade to full shade. It tolerates dry conditions once established, making it ideal for underplanting, shady borders, or mass planting in difficult areas. With its compact habit and distinctive colouring, it’s perfect for adding structure and contrast in Melbourne gardens.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
*Ground Cover

Mature Size:
*Height: 30 to 45 cm
*Width: 40 to 60 cm

Aspect:
*Part Shade
*Full Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Late Winter
*Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
*Lime Green
*Yellow-Green (bracts)

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Herbaceous
*Perennial
*Drought Tolerant
*Suitable for Shady Spots
*Foliage Contrast

Toxicity:
Toxic to humans and animals if ingested. The milky sap can cause skin and eye irritation—handle with care and wear gloves when pruning.

Companion Plants:
*Heuchera spp.
*Helleborus orientalis
*Carex oshimensis
*Pulmonaria spp.
*Bergenia cordifolia