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Euphorbiaceae
EUPHORBIA amygdaloides 'Orange Grove' PP17272
Orange Grove Woodspurge, Woodspurge
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Red-purple stems are lined with green leaves with reddish undersides on the Orange Grove woodspurge, and bears chartreuse flowers in springtime that age to orange. An upright clumping perennial that is usually evergreen, it is native to eastern Europe, Turkey and the Caucusus Mountains. It grows vigorously from rhizomes (underground stems).
Its spoon-shaped green to dark green leaves encircle and line the tall stems that are a contrasting purple-red. New foliage emerges red before flushing to green. In midspring to early summer, the stem tips bear a cluster of green-yellow flowers that are cup-shaped bracts (modified leaves called a cyathia) around the pistils and stamens. As the flower age the bracts become orange. Normally evergreen, the red tones in the stems and on leaf undersides deepens in autumn and winter.
Grow 'Orange Grove' in partial (dappled) shade for its best foliage display although partial sun is fine. Soils should be moist, rich in humus but also well-draining. If soil is always moist a full sun position can be utilized; dry soils must be in shade. Immediately after the flowers fade, cut the stems back and allow the plant to rejuvenate with lush, pretty new growth. Use it as an accent clump in the lightly shaded mixed border, or along building foundations.
9 - 2
5 - 9
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
18"-28" / 45.7cm - 71.1cm
28"-36" / 71.1cm - 91.4cm
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Europe, Eastern Europe, Turkey
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Medium
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Orange, Yellow Green, Chartreuse
Multi-Color
Red, Green
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
No
Single
Yes
Matte
Foundation, Mixed Border
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