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Euonymus fortunei 'Variegatus'

Family Celastraceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The broadleaf evergreen Euonymus fortunei 'Variegatus' (wintercreeper) produces pale green blossoms during early summer. This plant is spreading in form and has showy and evergreen foliage that is variegated dark green and white in colour.
Typical Uses Bank cover, edging, ground cover, foundation and vine or climber.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Euonymus fortunei 'Variegatus' (wintercreeper) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.