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Euphorbia dulcis 'Chamaeleon'
Sweet Spurge
Euphorbiaceae
Height
30 - 50 cm
Flower colour
green (inconspicuous flowers)
Flowering time
August
Foliage colour
burgundy
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, humus rich
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
garden variety
Euphorbia is a very large and diverse genus in the family Euphorbiaceae, with close to 2000 species. Their common features is a toxic, milky white sap and small, insignificant flowers surrounded by bright coloured modified leaves The best known member of the genus is without doubt the poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - comes true from seed, best sown in September - November.
Seed just covered and stored outside until germination. It self-seeds moderately and seedlings can easily be transplanted.
Burgundy foliage. Self-seeds sparingly. The species is native to Europe.
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