Product Description
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Purple Wintercreeper
- Mature height up to 2', spread 3', climbs 20'
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Full Sun to Shade
- Tough Ground Cover
- Leaves turn Burgundy in Winter
- Best used in areas where it can be managed.
- Keep pruned to 8"-12" for best ground cover look
- Use for large hard to cover areas.
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus', also known as Purple Wintercreeper, is an evergreen groundcover that is native to East Asia. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of 6-12 inches and a spread of 2-4 feet. The 1 1/2" to 2" leaves are dark green in summer and turn a deep purple in fall and winter. The flowers are small and inconspicuous. It is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including full sun to partial shade, moist to well-drained soil, and a variety of pH levels. It is also deer and rabbit resistant.
- Tough ground cover that will grow in most any condition.
- Excellent for erosion control.
- Rapid growth habit.
- Tolerates any well drained soil conditions.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Euonymus 'Coloratus' will climb low walls.
- Not a good choice for a groundcover with shrubs due to its climbing nature.
- Water regularly, first year after planting.
- Fertilize lightly in spring or fall.
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain the desired shape.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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I ordered 50 Euonymous f. 'coloratus' plants to fill in a bare area in our front yard. They arrived promptly and safely, and were very well packed. Plus every single one is a healthy, thriving plant. I am very pleased with my order!
