Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’
$72.99
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety brightens borders with white-edged evergreen leaves that gain pink tones in cold weather.
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Description
Irregular white leaf margins make Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety a bright evergreen choice for borders, low hedges, and wall-side planting. The deep green leaves gain pink tones around their edges as winter approaches.
Grow it in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Its dense spreading branches can cover ground, form a low hedge, or climb when given support. Trim annually after flowering to maintain an attractive shape.
This plant is harmful if eaten. Keep clippings away from people and pets.
Additional information
| Height | 2 ft – 3 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 3 ft – 5 ft |
| Flowering months | June |
| Synonyms | Euonymus Emerald Gaiety, Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n Gaiety', Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety', Euonymus fortunei Emerald N Gaiety, Euonymus fortunei Goldmine, Euonymus Gaiety |
| Family | Celastraceae |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower summer | Green, White |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Bushy, Climber |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Round, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Wall and boundary borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Ground cover, Hedge, Wall cover |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Plant in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Use it as ground cover, a low hedge, or guide it against a wall. Trim annually after flowering to maintain an attractive shape. |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Emerald Gaiety Euonymus, Wintercreeper Euonymus |
| Usps | White leaf margins develop pink tones as winter approaches., Spreading growth works as ground cover, a hedge, or wall cover., Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. |
| Propagation | Take semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Pests | Vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale, caterpillars, and aphids. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, leaf spot, anthracnose, crown gall, and honey fungus. |
| Pruning | Trim annually after flowering to maintain an attractive shape. |
| Hazardous information | This plant is harmful if eaten. Keep clippings away from people and pets. |
| Watering instructions | Water to keep the soil moist but well drained. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun or partial shade. |