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    Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'

    Also Known As

    • Wintercreeper
    • Wintercreeper Euonymus

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"-10"
    • W: 24"-48"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' plant details

    Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green, pink and white foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by red and white fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, pink and white
    Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 3 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: dwarf, prostrate, spreading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Euonymus fortunei ‘Harlequin’ is an evergreen groundcover shrub with variegated, green and ivory white foliage that flushes slightly pink in winter. This is a slow-growing variety. Over time dense mats of foliage will form. It is deer resistant. Thrives in any type of soil but not too dry. Wintercreeper is often used as a groundcover and is also useful for erosion control. Excellent for edging and rock gardens.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    This low growing euonymus has spotted variegation. The white spots are distinctive against the deep green evergreen leaves. Plants will get 6”x18”. An easy quick ground cover.

    By: Gossler Farms

    (Wintercreeper Euonymus) Zone 4-8 (Zone 4 only with snow cover or winter shade) Bright splotched of white dot each leaf, which in fall change to shades of pink and red which holds in winter. Use as an evergreen groundcover or true clinging vine where it can grow to 40-70'. As a groundcover, it grows 18" tall by 5' wide. Low growing, tightly branched and evergreen. Easy in sun or shade. Small greenish white flowers in June and July.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    A dwarf, evergreen creeper with irregularly marked green and white leaves that flush pink in early spring and fall. Very short with oval leaves that are smaller and flatter than most. Introduced by one of our favorite gardens in Maryland, Brookside. This slow controllable groundcover will cover a modest 18-36" in 3 years. Will scramble over shorter rocks. Wonderful under leggy shrubs.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    Gardening facts about Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' plant

    How to Grow Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • white
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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