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Purpleleaf Wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'
Pronunciation: yoo-ON-ih-mus for-TU-ne-i ko-lo-RAH-ta
SKU #03370
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate, wide-spreading to 2 ft. tall, 6 to 8 ft. wide.
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| Description | Ivy-like growth makes this an outstanding evergreen groundcover or low, spreading shrub. Deep green foliage turns a beautiful, rich plum color during the cool season. Tolerates some shade, particularly in hot climates. Will climb nearby structures or walls. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Design Ideas | This is perhaps the most cold-hardy and durable groundcovers and one of the few that offers an autumn show. May double as a vine climbing up fences and screens. Also offers great erosion control on slopes and banks, plus it spills off raised planters and retaining walls like molten lava. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Vinca (Vinca); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Pachysandra (Pachysandra); Foam Flower (Tiarella) |
| Care Instructions | Adaptable and easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. Space 5 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster fill. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Prune annually to shape. |
Details
| Description | Ivy-like growth makes this an outstanding evergreen groundcover or low, spreading shrub. Deep green foliage turns a beautiful, rich plum color during the cool season. Tolerates some shade, particularly in hot climates. Will climb nearby structures or walls. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Ground Cover, Edging |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | This is perhaps the most cold-hardy and durable groundcovers and one of the few that offers an autumn show. May double as a vine climbing up fences and screens. Also offers great erosion control on slopes and banks, plus it spills off raised planters and retaining walls like molten lava. |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Fall Color | Purple |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Vinca (Vinca); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Pachysandra (Pachysandra); Foam Flower (Tiarella) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Adaptable and easy to grow in average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. Space 5 ft. apart as groundcover; closer for faster fill. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed in early spring. Prune annually to shape. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
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.