{"product_id":"euphorbia-miners-merlot","title":"Euphorbia 'Miner's Merlot'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia 'Miner's Merlot'\u003c\/strong\u003e, also sold as \u003cstrong\u003eEuphorbia amygdaloides 'Miner's Merlot'\u003c\/strong\u003e and commonly known as spurge, is one of the most richly coloured hardy perennials you can grow. Its narrow, upright stems carry deep wine-red, burgundy-purple foliage that turns even more intense as the weather cools, then lifts in spring with sprays of zesty lime-green flower bracts. It is the kind of plant that earns its place in a border every month of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike many bold-foliage plants, this one is genuinely tough. Rated around RHS H5, it shrugs off temperatures to roughly -15C once established, and the cold only deepens its colour. It is evergreen in most UK gardens and reliably drought-tolerant, making it a low-effort way to add year-round drama to sunny, free-draining spots. For more on what to expect through the seasons, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun for the deepest wine tones, or partial shade where the foliage stays a touch greener.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e light and free-draining, on chalk, loam or sand; sharp drainage matters most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact, clump-forming habit to around 50 to 60 cm tall and wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy in the UK, with the best colour in an open, bright position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater through the first summer to establish, then sit back, as it copes happily with dry spells and gravel gardens. The lime bracts are a magnet for early bees and butterflies, so it works beautifully in a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003epollinator-friendly planting\u003c\/a\u003e or threaded through an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e. It is equally at home in a container on a sunny patio, so browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e for pairing ideas, or explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought-tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e to build a low-water scheme. For a silver-leaved contrast, pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/euphorbia-characias-silver-swan\"\u003eEuphorbia characias 'Silver Swan'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003eHardy Exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range, nursery-grown and hand-selected for strong roots and healthy colour before it is packed with care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"10cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":58130508710271,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/minermetlot.jpg?v=1786103730","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/euphorbia-miners-merlot","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}