Euonymus fortunei Coloratus - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Coloratus - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Coloratus - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Coloratus - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Coloratus - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Coloratus - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Coloratus - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Coloratus
Fortune's Spindle, Wintercreeper
still a bit fragile but growing courageously
isabelle, 17/05/2025
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Description
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' is a creeping spindle, with compact and very dense vegetation, adorned with evergreen foliage of a beautiful dark green that shines and turns reddish-purple at the first signs of cold. This small shrub is ideal for effectively and elegantly covering the ground. Its branches are equipped with climbing roots, which easily cling to walls, but without becoming invasive. Adapting to multiple uses, it finds its place under shrubs, on the edge of woodlands, along pathways, or even in planters on a terrace. Very tolerant of soil and exposure, it does, however, fear arid conditions.
Native to Asia and northern China, Euonymus fortunei is a ground cover shrub of the Celastraceae family. Its growth is slow. It is perfectly hardy and tolerant of limestone in the soil. The variety 'Coloratus' is appreciated for its particularly compact, dense and creeping or even climbing habit, as well as for its beautiful winter colouration. At maturity, this slow-growing cultivar will reach approximately 35 cm (13.8 in) in height with a minimum spread of 60 cm (23.6 in). It develops flexible branches that can be easily trained and have the ability to cling to their support thanks to climbing roots. The evergreen, elliptical leaves, 3 cm to 4 cm (1.2 in to 1.6 in) long, with serrated edges, are a shiny dark green. Depending on the sunlight, they take on beautiful reddish-purple hues under the effect of cold. In spring, insignificant flowering appears on the current year's shoots in the form of small clusters of white-greenish flowers. They give way to decorative but non-edible red berries, appreciated by birds.
Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' grows in any well-drained soil, in a non-arid position, preferably semi-shaded. Pruning is unnecessary; it is better to pinch the young plants to encourage branching and only remove dead or diseased wood. It can be used in pots or planters on a terrace, in rockeries or bordering flower beds, and even to highlight the curve of a pathway or the steps of a staircase, or to cover the slope of a retaining wall. It is useful for greening a low wall, without becoming uncontrollable. Pair it with other sturdy ground cover plants such as Waldsteinia ternata, Bergenia, creeping cotoneasters, or other varieties of variegated creeping spindles.
Tip: In case of drought, water to maintain beautiful foliage.
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Botanical data
Euonymus
fortunei
Coloratus
Celastraceae
Fortune's Spindle, Wintercreeper
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant in spring in any well-drained, moisture-retaining soil, in a sunny or lightly shaded position. It tolerates the presence of limestone in the soil, but dislikes arid conditions. Its hardiness is excellent. Pruning is unnecessary; it is better to pinch the young plants to encourage branching and only remove dead or diseased wood. Apply fertiliser twice a year, in early spring and autumn. In case of drought, water to maintain a beautiful foliage.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.