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Perennial · Euphorbiaceae family

Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae

Euphorbia amygdaloides subsp. robbiae

Part shade to shade 0.3–0.5 m × 0.3–0.4 m Flowers April–June to −23 °C
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LightPart shade to shade
Size0.3–0.5 m
spacing 38 cm
FlowersApril–June
PlantingApril–May
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Light, soil and water.

It grows best in part shade to shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averageloamysandy

Watering

drought tolerant once establishedless when it rains

Frost

−23 °C
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).

50 cm1 m1.5 m0.3–0.5 mspread 0.3–0.4 m
0.3–0.5 m× spread 0.3–0.4 m

Plant 38 cm apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: nothing to do — the next job is in April.
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Flowers

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April–June · green or yellow

Planting

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container plant: April–May

Feeding

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March–May

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
balanced fertilisercompost or mulch
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Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

What you will see

Colonies on shoot tips and young leaves, sticky honeydew.

When to look

Spring – summer

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Check plants often and act early.
    • Encourage ladybirds, hoverflies, ground beetles and ichneumon wasps.
  2. By hand spring and summerSquash colonies with your fingers; wipe off honeydew with a damp cloth.
  3. Biological April to JuneLeave natural enemies to work; populations often catch up in spring.
Aphidspest · spring – summer

What you will see

Colonies on shoot tips and young leaves, sticky honeydew.

When to look

Spring – summer

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Check plants often and act early.
    • Encourage ladybirds, hoverflies, ground beetles and ichneumon wasps.
  2. By hand spring and summerSquash colonies with your fingers; wipe off honeydew with a damp cloth.
  3. Biological April to JuneLeave natural enemies to work; populations often catch up in spring.
More about this problem
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Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae flower?

In April–June; the flowers are green or yellow.

Does Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae need?

At maturity 0.3–0.4 m wide and 0.3–0.5 m tall; recommended spacing 38 cm.

Aphids — what can you do?

Check plants often and act early. Squash colonies with your fingers; wipe off honeydew with a damp cloth.

Sources (14) Checked 24 October 2026

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