Go Back Wintercreeper Euonymus

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Extremely hardy evergreen vine that quickly forms a dense, weed-smothering ground cover. Shiny, leathery, dark green leaves turn reddish in fall. Naturalize in wooded areas or use as erosion control.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in sun to shade. Tolerates wide range of soils and soil conditions, except for wet ones. Spreads rapidly by creeping stems which root where they touch the ground. Good tolerance for urban conditions.

    Flower Color

    Greenish white

    Foliage Color

    Dark green turning dark purple in fall

    Plant Spread

    1-3 ft.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    6-12 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average to medium water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Ground cover, Will naturalize, Evergreen

    Bloom Time

    April

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

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    Seasonal Interests

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