Euonymus fortunei var. radicans 'Variegatus' (v)

RHS Plant Profile
wintercreeper 'Variegatus'

Synonyms

Euonymus fortunei 'Gracilis'

Shrubs

A creeping and trailing evergreen shrub, with ovate varigated leaves, dark green margined with creamy white. Inconspicuous pale greeny white flowers in summer, occasionally followed by pale pinky orange fruits. This shrub is generally grown for its variegated foliage and versatility of climbing, creeping and trailing.

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1.5-2.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Celastraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming, Climbing
Potentially harmful
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eatenwear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Genus
Euonymus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, often with fine autumn colour, and small flowers followed by colourful fruits
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade, can be grown as ground cover or as a short climber. Can be prone to reversion

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a leaf spot and sometimes honey fungus