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Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'

Purple-Leaf Winter Creeper

Plant photo of: Euonymus fortunei 'Colorata'
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Connon Nursery

 

Description

This low-mounding and trailing evergreen shrub has foliage that is dark green and glossy in texture that turns plum in the winter season. It is good as a ground cover, and requires full sun for growth.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Vine

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fall Color

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.

Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.