Ivy-like growth makes an outstanding evergreen groundcover or low, spreading shrub. Deep-green foliage turns beautiful, rich plum color during the cool season. Will climb nearby structures or walls.
Tags: Wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'
Category:
Light Requirements:
Partial to full sun
Mature Size:
2 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
4-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Green
Bloom Period:
Inconspicuous
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area. Pruning time: spring after flowering.