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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’
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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’
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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’


Purple-leaf Wintercreeper

 USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 7.206.050


The hardiest of the many selections of Japanese Euonymus. Plants form a dense carpet of dark green leaves with a coarse to medium texture. Foliage turns dusky purple during the colder months but remains evergreen except in very cold regions. Space 1 to 3 plants per square yard. Can be trained as a climbing vine, growing to 20 feet or more. Prune the growth tips in midsummer for the first few years, to encourage branching. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

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Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade or
  Full Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Vines & Climbing
  Containers
  Drought Tolerant
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Woodland
Height
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Spread
   60-75 cm
   23-29 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Fast