Euonymus fort. 'Emerald Gaiety' 50 CM STEM

Description and General Information

• Botanical Name: Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’ – Standard Form

• Common Name: Emerald Gaiety Wintercreeper (Standard)

• Plant Type: Evergreen ornamental shrub, trained into a 50 cm stem for a neat, lollipop-style form.

• Origin: Cultivar of Euonymus fortunei, valued for its year-round colour and versatile use in formal and informal gardens.

• Growth Habit: Dense, rounded head atop a single, straight stem, maintaining a compact form with minimal pruning.

• Foliage: Attractive variegated leaves with deep emerald green centres and crisp white margins, tinged pink in winter for seasonal interest.

• Flowers: Small, inconspicuous greenish-white blooms in summer; grown primarily for foliage.

• Seasonal Interest: Year-round colour, winter pink tinges, and structural form make it a striking feature in beds, borders, and containers.

• Garden Uses: Ideal for formal entrances, patios, pathways, small gardens, and mixed beds. Excellent as a focal point or in pairs to frame doorways.

• Wildlife Benefits: Flowers attract pollinating insects, though blooms are subtle.

• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK and Ireland, tolerating frost, wind, and urban conditions.

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade; foliage colours are brightest with good light.

• Soil Preferences: Adaptable to most well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, or clay types.

• pH Range: Performs well in slightly acidic to neutral soils (pH 6.0–7.5).

• Moisture Needs: Moderate watering needs; drought-tolerant once established but appreciates occasional deep watering in dry periods.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or autumn, though can be planted year-round in mild weather.

• Spacing: When used in group plantings, allow space for the head to spread to around 50–60 cm in diameter.

• Shelter Needs: Withstands exposed and coastal sites; suitable for urban gardens.

• Companion Planting: Complements lavender, heucheras, ornamental grasses, and seasonal bedding for year-round displays.

• Container Growing: Perfect for pots—choose a container with good drainage holes and use high-quality multipurpose compost mixed with grit for free drainage.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water regularly during the first year to establish strong roots.

  • Once mature, water during prolonged dry spells—especially if in containers.

• Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support lush foliage and healthy growth.

• Pruning:

  • Lightly trim in late spring or summer to maintain a neat ball-shaped canopy.

  • Remove any reverted all-green shoots to preserve the variegated pattern.

• Mulching: Add a 5 cm mulch layer of compost or bark around the base each spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds (keep mulch away from the stem).

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally low-maintenance and trouble-free; occasional scale insects or mildew may occur but rarely cause serious harm.

• Winter Care: Fully hardy; no protection required. In very cold winds, foliage edges may scorch, but plants recover naturally in spring.

• Weed Control: Keep the root zone weed-free to minimise competition for water and nutrients.

• Longevity: With basic care, this is a long-lived and reliable feature plant, retaining shape and colour for many years.

• Size
  50 CM STEM C3

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