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    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'

    Commonly known as Evergreen bittersweet, Spindle tree

    Compact grower with silver variegated foliage and pure white young shoots
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Species introduced into the UK in 1860 by Robert Fortune (Scottish plant-hunter). Will climb vigorously if supported, against a wall or through a tree
    • Pests & Diseases
      Caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Oval, toothed, thinly leathery leaves usually to about 5cm (2in) long
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
      Pink-tinged in winter
    • Crenate
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
      Dense, spreading shrub
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from cold winds.
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      		 Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
      		  
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    Photo of ABELIA x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' and EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' planted together
    ABELIA x grandiflora 'Francis Mason' and EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'
    Photo of EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' and EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' planted together
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' and EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'
    Photo of EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and GERANIUM sanguineum 'Striatum' planted together
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and GERANIUM sanguineum 'Striatum'
    Photo of EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Magic Dragon' planted together
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and LOPHOMYRTUS x ralphii 'Magic Dragon'
    Photo of EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Marbled White' planted together
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Marbled White'
    Photo of EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and PRUNUS serrula planted together
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and PRUNUS serrula
    Photo of EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and RUBUS thibetanus planted together
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and RUBUS thibetanus
    Photo of EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and SKIMMIA japonica 'Veitchii' planted together
    EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin' and SKIMMIA japonica 'Veitchii'

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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