EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'

Commonly known as Evergreen bittersweet, Spindle tree

Compact grower with silver variegated foliage and pure white young shoots

EUONYMUS fortunei 'Harlequin'

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£13.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 10+ for £10.00 each
Any 3+ for £11 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 Litre

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Details
Description
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Evergreen
Oval, toothed, thinly leathery leaves usually to about 5cm (2in) long
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
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)
Full sun
Shelter from cold winds.
Partial shade
Harmful if eaten These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
Additional Features
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.
Garden Location/Conditions
Suitable for small gardens
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf Colour (if not green)
Silver variegated - pink-tinged in winter
Leaf margin
Crenate see photos above
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.

RHS group 8
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
Wildlife
Rabbit Resistant