Morphology:
In addition to its brightly coloured, spur-shaped flowers, it also has distinctive shield-shaped leaves. It bears a long, twisted petiole on a prostrate stem, with rounded, dull-coloured leaves. The flowers are 4-6 cm in diameter, yellow to burgundy in colour, spurred, slightly fragrant.
When to sow?
April-May in the open ground. Grows best in a shady, humid, sheltered spot. Requires regular watering in a sunny position.
Why is it good to sow spurge in the garden?
In vegetable gardens, it repels aphids, thrips and cabbage aphids. Throw a row between them or at the edge of beds. It will also suppress weeds. It is excellent for decorating flowerbeds, window boxes and pots.
Contents per sachet: 3g.
