Euonymus fortunei var coloratus

A tough, useful and evergreen, ground cover plant, Euonymus fortunei var coloratus has a dense growing habit and forms a sprawling, thick, bushy mat. It has lustrous, dark green leaves which develop purple and orange tints in autumn and winter.

Euonymus fortunei var. coloratus is a versatile plant good as ground cover and ideal for growing as on slopes, where it can help control erosion or in shaded areas.

• Position: Full sun or shade.
• Soil: Any fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: April.
• Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
• Habit: Euonymus fortunei var. coloratus grows to be a thick, mat forming ground cover plant. Can be pruned to reduce size
  • Height: 80 - 100 cm (2 - 3 ft).
  • Spread: 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft).

• Notes: Euonymus fortunei var. coloratus is best planted in areas with plenty of available space in which it can spread. If keeping this plant confined to a smaller space, new growth and shoots should be dug up and removed each year to restrict the spread.