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Evergreen Bittersweet
Euonymus fortunei Emerald 'n' Gold
A versatile, dwarf evergreen shrub with bright golden-yellow, variegated leaves that take on stunning shades of red and pink during the winter. ‘Emerald n Gold’ is the most popular variety of Euonymus with small, green flowers which are borne in clusters between May and June. It can be grown in a wide variety of different situations: as a low, informal hedge; as a specimen shrub; as a tough foundation plant or to incorporate into planting schemes with other bright-foliaged plants.
Position:
Prefers partial shade
Soil:
Any reasonable garden soil is suitable
Rate of Growth:
Fast
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 leaves should be cut back to the base of the plant as soon as they appear.
Eventual Height: 60cm
Eventual Spread:
90cm
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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1.5 litre pot |
10-15cm |
£4.49 |
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