Euonymus fortunei Goldy = 'Waldbolwi'
Wintercreeper, Evergreen bittersweet, Dwarf euonymus
Also known as Euonymus fortunei 'Goldy'
- Height × spread
- 0.4m × 0.6m
- Position
- All conditions
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
Availability
Generally available in Spring & Autumn
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Bright and showy whilst being compact. This makes a neat shrub with spreading and upright branches. The young twigs are yellow and carry golden yellow foliage. The leaves may have some lime tints, especially noticeable on the young growth. This could be grown in an ornamental border, on a larger rockery or grown in a clump as a high impact feature. Give this sunshine to ensure the best colour.
- Foliage colour
- Green, Yellow
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.4m
- Spread
- 0.6m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Seaside garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Cold to -15C (RHS H5)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Wall cover
- Walls
- East, North facing
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Planting
Prune lightly after flowering
Give the plant a light haircut, generally tidying it up and removing any shoots that are wayward or damaged in any way. Dead flowers can be cut off if this is practical - the shrub may have too many, or they may be hard to reach.
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
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