Sunrise Wintercreeper
Euonymus fortunei 'Sunrise' PP #12,341
SKU
01920
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.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
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- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
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| Botanical Pronunciation | yoo-ON-ih-mus for-TU-ne-i |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing, low, spreading shrub; reaches 2 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | A 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. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Barrier, Border, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedge, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Improved Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Colorful Waterwise Hedge |
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 - 8
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