Euonymus 'Coloratus' - 2.5 inch Pots (Minimum Quantity: 54 Plants)

Euonymus fortunei Coloratus', commonly known as Purple Wintercreeper, is a versatile and vigorous evergreen ground cover that transforms throughout the seasons. In spring and summer, its glossy green leaves create a lush carpet of foliage, perfect for filling garden beds, controlling erosion, or covering slopes. As temperatures drop, the foliage takes on a stunning deep purple hue, adding rich color to the winter landscape. This hardy, low-maintenance plant thrives in various soil conditions and light exposures, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round interest with minimal effort.

Add vibrant, season-spanning beauty to your garden with Euonymus fortunei Coloratus'! Whether you’re looking to create a dense, weed-suppressing ground cover, trail it over walls, or use it as an accent in mixed plantings, this adaptable plant delivers. Its resilience and striking seasonal transformation make it a standout choice for any landscape. Don’t wait—order Coloratus today and enjoy a garden that shines in every season!

Plants in 2-1/2 inch pots are the way to go if you want both economy and faster coverage.

Name(s): Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus', Euonymus fortunei var. radicans, Euonymus radicans, Euonymus japonicus var. coloratus, Euonymus japonicus var. chinensis, Euonymus japonicus var. radicans, Purple Wintercreeper, Purple Winter Creeper.

Flower Color: White.

Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring.

Foliage: Evergreen, glossy, turning purple in winter.

Height/Spread: 12 inches to 24 inches x 24 inches to 36 inches.

Climate Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

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Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil Condition: Moist, well-drained to dry, average to poor, pH 5.1 to 7.8.

Features: Drought tolerant, deer resistant.

Uses: Massed planting, ground cover.

Comments: Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus', also known as Euonymus fortunei var. radicans, Euonymus radicans, Euonymus japonicus var. coloratus, Euonymus japonicus var. chinensis, Euonymus japonicus var. radicans and Purple Wintercreeper, is a familiar evergreen ground cover. Though very well known, it is under-rated. Euonymus is a workhorse among ground covers.

Euonymus prefers moist, well-drained soil conditions in partial shade. But it is a hardy plant that thrives in USDA climate zones 5 to 9. It tolerates full sun, poor soils with a wide pH range in environments given to heat, drought, and pollution. It is deer resistant, too. In other words, purple winter creeper will probably grow in your yard.

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