Golden Prince® Wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei 'Monce'
Pronunciation: yoo-ON-ih-mus for-TU-ne-i
SKU #03430
| Description | A low-growing, hardy and colorful evergreen shrub with striking, bright golden yellow-edged new foliage that matures to green, then develops rich winter color. Beautiful contrast in mixed borders. Well-suited for use as a groundcover, low hedge, or simply as a landscape accent. Spreading stems can be trained to climb up a wall or trellis. Evergreen |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; trailing stems can be trained upright. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge |
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| Design Ideas | One of the workhorse foundation plants to anchor the house to the landscape. Plant with consistent spacing to create a hardy, colorful, large scale groundcover that will provide colorful winter foliage when deciduous trees and shrubs are bare. Plant along walks and driveways, in mixed borders and massed as a hedge or barrier. Feature as a golden spring specimen in front of taller Lilac. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Companion Plants | Juniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Boxwood (Buxus) |
| Care | Adaptable and easy to grow in average, well-drained soils; avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. Takes shade, particularly in hot climates. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize in early spring. Prune annually to shape. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.