{"product_id":"euphorbia-amygdaloides-miners-merlot","title":"Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Miners Merlot'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiner’s Merlot Spurge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"265\"\u003eEuphorbia amygdaloides\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miners Merlot’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Euphorbiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial subshrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dramatic foliage perennial for Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eEuphorbia amygdaloides\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Miners Merlot’ is prized for its deep burgundy to near-black leaves and striking lime-green flower bracts in late winter and spring. Compact and architectural, it brings year-round colour contrast to borders, underplanting and shaded garden spaces where flowers are often scarce. Best suited to well-drained soils and sheltered positions, it performs reliably in South Australia when protected from extreme summer heat and hot winds. While not fragrant, its glossy, dark foliage may take on richer purple-black tones in cooler weather, delivering strong visual impact across seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4–0.6 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W (compact, clumping form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, deep burgundy to near-black evergreen leaves; colour intensifies in cooler months and softens slightly in summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime-green to chartreuse flower bracts held above foliage from late winter through spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold evergreen foliage year-round with a strong late winter–spring flowering display; foliage colour deepens in cooler conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract beneficial insects, particularly early-season pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate drought tolerance once established; heat tolerant in sheltered positions; wind sensitive; not suited to exposed coastal sites; light frost hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders or mass planting: 4–6 plants per m²; feature clumps: 40–50 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e No — milky sap is toxic and can irritate skin; avoid contact and keep away from pets and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade; best foliage colour in bright light with afternoon shade in hot inland areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining loam or sandy loam; tolerates mildly alkaline soils common in Adelaide; avoid heavy, wet clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 1–2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: occasional deep watering during extended dry periods; avoid overwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; cut spent flowering stems back to the base after flowering (wear gloves); remove damaged foliage as needed; no heavy feeding required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15+ years in well-drained conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens — Adelaide foothills, shaded suburban gardens, sheltered courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly alkaline; tolerates mildly acidic soils with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-contrast foliage plant for shaded or part-shade borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter–spring interest plant beneath deciduous trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary gardens paired with silver, lime or green foliage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature clumps in courtyards or protected alfresco zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective contrast with hellebores, heuchera, lomandra and ornamental grasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Miners Merlot’ delivers dramatic, near-black foliage and vibrant spring colour when many gardens are quiet. Compact, evergreen and low-maintenance, it adds sophistication and structure to Adelaide gardens, particularly in shaded or protected spaces. With its bold colour, architectural form and winter impact, it’s an exceptional foliage performer with year-round appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48616511275260,"sku":"EUPH-AMYG-MINE-MERL-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/euphorbia-amygdaloides-miner_s-merlot-spurge-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1766182943","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/euphorbia-amygdaloides-miners-merlot","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}