Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae | Spurge | Award of Garden Merit Vintage napkins Shadier conditions may produce leggy

Shadier conditions may produce leggy plants that require frequent pinching back to keep the plants full and lush

which brings airiness into any plant combination

Aquilegias seriously dislike poorly drained soils but does appreciate some moisture as conversely does not like to dry out so we find that mulching provides the conditions that they enjoy in our gardens

meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days

Pert as a rosebud and blousy as a dahlia

Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae | Spurge | Award of Garden Merit Vintage napkins Shadier conditions may produce leggyEuphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae is a type of Spurge and one of the few plants that thrives in poor dry soil in shade, making it the perfect choice for growing under big trees. It spreads by underground runners, eventually forming a low weed smothering carpet. It bears upright spikes of lime green flowers from spring to early summer, in contrast with dark glossy foliage. It makes a good year round evergreen foil for other shade loving plants. The