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    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    Also Known As

    • Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'
    • Colorata Wintercreeper
    • Coloratus Wintercreeper
    • Purple Leaf Wintercreeper

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' plant details

    Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with purple foliage. In summer green and yellow flowers emerge followed by red and white fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: celastraceae
    Foliage: evergreen purple
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 5. White flowers. Green foliage. Evergreen.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Purple wintercreeper will spread across the ground or climb a tree. The evergreen leaves turn purple and red in cold weather giving color to the garden when it needs it.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    The summer dark green leaves turn purple-red from late autumn to winter in cold weather on this fast growing ground cover.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' plant

    How to Grow Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Fruit

      • white
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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