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Evergreen Bittersweet
Euonymus fortunei Blondy
This is a colourful new vartiety of evergreen euonymus which is a great contrast shrub when combined with plants with blue flowers or dark purple leaves. The green foliage has a dramatic and crisp golden-yellow variegation that is more pronounced when grown in full sun. It is an adaptable plant that can be grown in most conditions, and is particularly useful for providing year round colour and interest to the front of a border or along a walkway.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonable garden soil is suitable
Rate of Growth:
Average
Flowering Period:
May to June
Flower Colour:
Green
Other Features:
All parts of the plant are harmful if eaten. Spherical, white fruits appear after the flowers
Hardiness:
Fully hardy: stands a temperature down to -15°C
Garden Care:
To encourage bushy growth, young plants should be tip pruned in mid- to late spring. Apply a mulch of well-rotted garden compost or organic matter around the base of the plant at the same time. Any branches of plain, green-leaved shoots should be cut back to the base of the plant as soon as they appear.
Eventual Height: 60cm
Eventual Spread:
60cm
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2 litre pot |
20-25cm |
£5.99 |
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