Euphorbia ‘Miners Merlot’ – A Richly-Colored, Elegant Perennial
Is a sophisticated and striking perennial that brings year-round color and texture to the garden. Named for its deep burgundy-red foliage, which intensifies in cooler weather, this compact Euphorbia adds a bold contrast to borders, rock gardens, and containers. In spring and early summer, it produces eye-catching lime-green flower bracts, creating a vivid contrast against its dark foliage. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and deer-resistant, ‘Miners Merlot’ is an excellent choice for those seeking a modern, easy-care plant with dramatic appeal.
Why Grow Euphorbia ‘Miners Merlot’?
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Stunning Burgundy Foliage – Deep merlot-colored leaves provide rich, year-round color that intensifies in cool temperatures.
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Bright Chartreuse Flowers – The lime-green flower bracts in spring and summer contrast beautifully with the dark foliage, adding a vibrant touch.
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Compact, Mounding Habit – A well-behaved, clump-forming growth makes it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, and front-of-border plantings.
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Drought-Tolerant & Low Maintenance – Thrives in dry, well-drained soils and requires minimal care once established.
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Deer & Rabbit Resistant – The plant’s milky sap makes it unpalatable to browsing animals.
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Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade – Adaptable to different light conditions, though the foliage color is most intense in full sun.
Where to Site Your Euphorbia ‘Miners Merlot’
This versatile perennial is perfect for modern landscapes, rock gardens, mixed borders, and container plantings. Its striking foliage provides year-round interest, making it an excellent companion to silvery plants like Lavender and Artemisia, as well as bold-textured plants like Sedum and Heuchera. It pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses for a soft, contemporary look or can be used in Mediterranean-style plantings alongside Salvia, Thyme, and Alliums.
How to Grow and Care for Your Euphorbia ‘Miners Merlot’
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Soil – Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.
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Light – Grows best in full sun, where its foliage develops the richest color, but it also tolerates partial shade.
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Watering – Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once mature, it is highly drought-tolerant and only needs occasional watering.
Maintenance:
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Pruning – After flowering, trim back spent flower stems to encourage fresh growth and maintain a neat shape. Wear gloves when handling, as the sap can be irritating.
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Mulching – Apply a light mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Avoid over-mulching, which can lead to excessive moisture.
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Winter Care – In colder regions, protect from excessive winter moisture to prevent root rot. In milder climates, ‘Miners Merlot’ remains evergreen.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Euphorbia ‘Miners Merlot’ pairs well with plants that highlight its rich foliage color. Try it with silvery tones like Stachys byzantina (Lamb’s Ear) or Eryngium (Sea Holly), or contrast it with bright yellows and oranges from Coreopsis or Achillea. It also looks stunning with deep purples and blues from Salvia or Nepeta. Whether in borders, rock gardens, or contemporary designs, ‘Miners Merlot’ is a standout plant that delivers beauty with minimal effort.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.