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| Plant Number: 7.206.050 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Euonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ |
| Common name : Purple-leaf Wintercreeper |
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| The hardiest of the many selection 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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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Vines & Climbing
Containers
Drought Tolerant
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Ground Cover
Poisonous/Toxic
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Height
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Spread
60-75 cm
23-29 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Fast
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