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Euphorbia myrsinites

Perovskia

Sedum telephium

Brunnera macrophylla

Helleborus orientalis

Euphorbia seguieriana ssp.niciciana

Heuchera hybrida

Stokesia laevis

Sedum spectabile

Hydrangea arborescens

Lobelia fulgens

Geranium pratense

Anemone hybrida

Scutellaria

Anemone hupehensis

Heuchera hybrida

Papaver orientale

Salvia nemorosa

Coreopsis verticillata

Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii

Allium roseum

Erigeron karvinskianus

Lavandula angustifolia

Potentilla nepalensis

Echinacea purpurea

Caryopteris clandonensis

Achillea millefolium

Sanguisorba officinalis
Miners Merlot spurge is a true gem for anyone looking for a striking color contrast for their garden. For this seedling to thrive with you, choose a location in the sun or partial shade. Given its origin in light forests, a permeable and humous soil suits it best. Heavy and clay soils that retain water are not suitable for it, as the roots easily rot in them during winter. When planting, we therefore recommend adding a little sand or fine gravel to the hole for better drainage. Plant the seedlings at a distance of roughly 40 to 50 centimeters apart, which will provide them with enough space to form dense clumps that reach up to 60 centimeters in height.
Watering should be moderate; the plant prefers a "golden mean" – the soil should be neither permanently waterlogged nor dry to the bone, especially in the first year after planting. A great advantage of this variety is that it does not suffer from diseases or pests, making it ideal even for novice gardeners. As for maintenance, the most important intervention is pruning. After flowering, usually in June or July, cut the faded stems down to the ground. This will encourage the growth of new, healthy shoots from the base of the plant and keep the clump in good condition. However, beware of safety: when handling spurge in any way, and especially when cutting it, always wear protective gloves. The plant exudes a white milk (latex) that is poisonous and can irritate the skin and eyes.
Many customers ask about growing in containers – yes, Miners Merlot is made for it! Thanks to its compact growth and attractive burgundy leaves, it looks great in pots on terraces or balconies. When growing in a container, a good drainage layer at the bottom and a hole for excess water runoff are absolutely crucial. Although the plant is frost-resistant down to -20 °C, roots in containers are more susceptible to freezing, so we recommend wrapping the pot with jute or polystyrene for the winter and placing it in a protected spot where it won't be rained or snowed on, to prevent the roots from rotting in cold and wet substrate.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.



Euphorbia characias wulfenii

Euphorbia seguieriana ssp.niciciana

Euphorbia epithymoides

Euphorbia myrsinites

Euphorbia schillingii

Euphorbia corallioides

Euphorbia characias

Euphorbia corollata

Euphorbia palustris

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Salvia nemorosa

Verbena bonariensis

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Echinacea purpurea

Eryngium planum

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Leucanthemum vulgare

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Achillea millefolium

Salvia nemorosa