Marshalls Garden Euphorbia ‘Miners Merlot‘ – Hardy, drought-tolerant with burgundy stems and lime-yellow flowers

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A compact, fast-growing Euphorbia ‘Miners Merlot’ with deep green leaves that are purple-tinged when young and burgundy stems that darken in spring. Clusters of lime-yellow flowers appear from April to June, providing striking contrast with the dark foliage. Hardy (H4) and drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun in well-drained, slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0–7.5) and reaches about 1,000 mm. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, it suits sunny borders and containers.

• Plant position – Sunny areas
• Aerated & fertile – Well drained
• Planting period – March to October Flowering period – April to June
• How To Grow Perennials Professional Grower Plugs & Plug Plants Once your Professional Grower Plugs or plug plants have been delivered, remove them immediately from their packaging. Place them in a shallow dish of water for a few minutes to soak the plug of compost. Ideally, these should be potted on immediately or if not, within a day or 2, keeping the plugs indoors in a warm and sunny place and ensuring the compost plug does not dry out. You may need to turn the plugs around as they will start to grow towards the light. Potting on Plugs: When you are ready to pot the plugs on, lift them by their leaves, not the stem, as these bruise easily and can cause disease to enter and kill the plants. Pot into 9cm pots filled with potting on compost by making a hole big enough for the plug to go into. Plant so the seedling leaves are still proud of the surface. Tap to settle the compost and give them a good water. Hardening off: Once your potted on plants reach approx 15cm (6in) tall and they are ready to plant out in their final location, the first step is to harden them off before moving them outdoors permanently. This involves simply placing them outdoors during the day and back undercover at night to allow them to get accustomed to the lower temperatures. Once they have been hardened off for a week your plants should be ready to plant out in their final location. Final planting of Professional Grower Plugs & plugs:
• Once your potted on plants reach approx 15cm (6in) tall and they are ready to plant out in their final location, the first step is to harden them off before moving them outdoors permanently. This involves simply placing them outdoors during the day and back undercover at night to allow them to get accustomed to the lower temperatures. Once they have been hardened off for a week your plants should be ready to plant out in their final location.
• Soil pH – Slightly acid
• H4 – Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C)

Features and benefits

A compact, hardy euphorbia with deep green leaves that are purple-tinged when young and burgundy stems that deepen in spring. Clusters of lime-yellow flowers appear in late spring to early summer, creating a striking contrast with the dark foliage. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, it thrives in full sun in well-drained soil and suits both sunny borders and containers.

• Hardy to H4 (-10 to -5°C) for reliable garden performance.
• Low-maintenance perennial that requires minimal care once established.
• Attracts pollinators, helping to support bees and beneficial insects.
• Long flowering season with lime-yellow blooms from April to June.
• British grown stock for local cultivation and provenance.
• Fast-growing compact habit, reaching approximately 1000 mm in height.
• Drought tolerant and ideal for well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
• Striking dark foliage with burgundy-coloured stems and lime-yellow summer flowers.