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Sunrise Wintercreeper

Euonymus fortunei 'Sunrise' Plant Patent #12,341

Sku #1920

Striking variegation is lemon yellow on young leaves, maturing to rich golden yellow against the deep green centers. Plant en masse for a bright, colorful groundcover or to line driveways and walkways. Highly resistant to Anthracnose leaf disease. Evergreen.

  • Light Needs
    Full sun

    Light Needs

  • Water Needs
    Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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Key Feature
Colorful Waterwise Hedge
Light Needs
Full sun
Landscape Uses
Barrier, Border, Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Ground Cover, Hedge, Mass Planting, Urban Garden
Watering Needs:Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Botanical Pronunciation:yoo-ON-ih-mus for-TU-ne-i
Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing, low, spreading shrub; reaches 2 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.
Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Improved Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Variegated
Blooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Flower color:Green
Garden styleAsian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage
Patent Act:Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Design IdeasA brightly variegated plant that makes dreary winter landscapes more cheerful. Makes a fine single specimen, but lower stature makes a fine barrier hedge inside existing gardens, or along the perimeter.
Companion PlantsJuniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Boxwood (Buxus)
Care
Care Information
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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