Euphorbia ‘Miner’s Merlot’ - euforbia perena compacta cu frunzis bordo

Euphorbia 'Miner's Merlot' is a decorative variety of spurge, highly prized for its dark burgundy to purple foliage, which remains vibrant throughout the season. In spring, the plant produces yellow-green bracts , which create a spectacular contrast with the dark foliage. It is a hardy perennial, ideal for borders, borders or rock gardens.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Euphorbia 'Miner's Merlot'

• Family: Euphorbiaceae

• Growth type: Compact perennial plant with rounded habit

• Leaves: Lanceolate, burgundy-purple, persistent most of the year

• Flowers (bracts): Yellow-green, appear in spring-summer, in strong contrast to the dark foliage

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun or partial shade; leaf colors become more intense in bright light

• Soil: Well drained, even stony or poor in nutrients

• Watering: Reduced; after acclimatization, tolerates drought very well

• Minimum resistance temperature: up to –20°C, ideal for gardens in Romania

• Maintenance: Cut the flower stalks after flowering to maintain a compact appearance.

Like all Euphorbia species, the plant contains white latex, which is irritating to the skin and eyes; handling with gloves is recommended.

✨ Advantages and uses:

• Spectacular burgundy foliage, decorative all season long

• Strong contrast in spring, thanks to the yellow bracts

• Very good resistance to cold and drought

• Low maintenance, ideal for rustic, modern or rock gardens

Height with pot included approx. 30 cm