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EUONYMUS fortunei 'Blondy'
Commonly known as Evergreen bittersweet, Spindle tree
Broad golden variegated leaves
(UK Delivery Only)
£14.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 10+ for £11.00 each
Any 3+ for £12 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Species introduced into UK in 1860 by Robert Fortune (Scottish plant hunter) -
Pests & Diseases
Caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot. -
Place of origin
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EvergreenOval, toothed, thinly leathery leaves usually to about 5cm (2in) long
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Fully hardy
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Gold variegated
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Crenulate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Tidy, dense, mound-forming shrub
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Suitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from cold winds.
Partial shade
Euonymus - Growing Guide
Hedging - Box Alternatives
