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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

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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£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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Evergreen - foliage becomes pink-tinged in winter.
Height - 1m (39in). Will climb if supported.
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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 UK in 1860 by Robert Fortune (Scottish plant hunter)
Pests & Diseases - caterpillars, vine weevil, scale insects, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
Place of origin - garden origin.
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver variegated -
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 -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -