Species wintercreeper euonymus

wintercreeper euonymus

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety'

Wintercreeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety') is an amazing plant. It has outstanding evergreen foliage with variegated white and pink edges, creating striking visual interest. It grows quickly, reaching up to three feet tall and spreading out up to eight feet wide. It is low maintenance and tolerant of a wide variety of soil types and climates. Deer and rabbit resistant, it is a hardy species which has a nice range of shades and textures. It is an excellent choice for gardens, ground covers, and for training as a climbing vine on fences, trellises, and walls. In addition, its attractive foliage makes it an ideal plant for bordering gardens or landscaped areas.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Greenish white Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,cream,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

The wintercreeper euonymus plant requires moderate watering during its growing period. Water the plant thoroughly, until the soil is saturated, and then allow the soil to dry before watering again. During its active growing period (spring and summer), a wintercreeper euonymus should be watered approximately once per week. In the fall and winter months, reduce watering to once every 2 weeks. Do not allow the soil to become soggy or overly dry, as either condition can lead to plant stress. Keep in mind that plants in containers will require more frequent watering than those planted in the ground.

sunlight

Wintercreeper euonymus, also known as Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety', is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub that requires full sun to keep it healthy and growing. This plant species prefers 6 to 8 hours of sun per day, typically from mid-morning to late afternoon. Avoid long midday sun, as it can lead to scorching and drying out of the leaves. Wintercreeper euonymus is drought tolerant once it is established, making it an ideal option for sunny, hot climates.

pruning

Wintercreeper euonymus (Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety') may be pruned anytime during the growing season to help shape and maintain desired size and form. Pruning should be light to moderate, with no drastic cutting back as this could be detrimental to the overall health of the plant. Pruning should be done when the plant is actively growing; this is typically during the spring or summer months. If pruning is required in the winter, use caution and only prune dead or diseased branches.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Wintercreeper euonymus typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Wintercreeper euonymus typically begins flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Hardiness Map