Euonymus fortunei radicans - P13

Description
The Winter creeper also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 1.2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Euonymus fortunei 'Radicans'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive orange-red autumn colouring * hardy in urban climates, sensitive to late frost

leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Winter creeper are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size. Winter creeper turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Winter creeper has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Winter creeper is a bushy and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide. Rapidly growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Use
Grave, rock garden, border, ground cover, woodland edge

Root
Euonymus fortunei radicans is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.