Euonymus fortunei var. radicans Wolong Ghost - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei var. radicans Wolong Ghost - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei var. radicans Wolong Ghost - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei var. radicans Wolong Ghost - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei var. radicans Wolong Ghost
Fortune's Spindle, Wintercreeper
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Description
The Euonymus fortunei Wolong Ghost is an unusual creeping spindle tree variety, whose stunning design finds multiple uses in the garden, as well as in flower pots on balconies and terraces. Its dark green evergreen foliage with white-silver veins enlivens shaded areas of the garden in a remarkable way, whether trained as a small climber, spread on the ground, nestled in the rockery, or cascading from pots. It is an ornamental bush all year round, without requiring maintenance. Very tolerant in terms of soil and exposure, but does not tolerate dry conditions.
Native to Asia and northern China, Euonymus fortunei var. radicans is a slow-growing groundcover bush of the Celastraceae family, perfectly hardy and well-tolerant of limestone in the soil. The 'Wolong Ghost' variety, discovered in the Chinese province of Sichuan, is distinguished by its elongated dark green foliage with wide, very light veins, and its naturally rather sparse habit, which can be densified through pruning. At maturity, this slow-growing cultivar will reach approximately 10-15 cm (3.9-5.9 in) in height* with a spread of at least 60 cm (23.6 in). It develops long, flexible branches that can be easily trained and have the ability to cling to their support thanks to climbing roots. The persistent, elliptical leaves, 6 to 8 cm (2.4 to 3.1 in) long, serrated and glossy, are bright green when young and then take on a slightly dark greenish-grey hue. Regular areas of a silver-white colour appear along the main and secondary veins. In spring, inconspicuous flowering occurs on the year's shoots, in the form of small clusters of white-greenish flowers.
Euonymus fortunei Wolong Ghost thrives in well-drained soil, in a non-arid position, preferably semi-shaded. It can be used in pots or containers on a terrace, in a rockery or bordering a bed, 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. You can also plant it in less accessible areas of the garden to limit the growth of 'weeds' while providing a permanent decoration throughout the seasons. Combine it with other solid ground cover plants such as Waldsteinia ternata, Bergenia, creeping cotoneasters, or other varieties of variegated creeping spindles.
* When encountering an obstacle, the spindle tree can climb any support using stems that form climbing roots. Then it can reach up to 1.50 m (4 ft 11 in) or even 2 m (6 ft 7 in) in height.
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Euonymus
fortunei var. radicans
Wolong Ghost
Celastraceae
Fortune's Spindle, Wintercreeper
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Euonymus fortunei Wolong Ghost is preferably planted in spring in any well-drained, moist soil, in a sunny or lightly shaded position, even in shade in hot and sunny regions. It tolerates the presence of limestone in the soil, but does not tolerate dry conditions. Its hardiness is excellent. Pruning is not essential, but it allows the plant to branch out. Pinch out young shoots to encourage branching and remove dead or diseased wood. Apply fertiliser twice a year, in early spring and autumn. In case of prolonged drought, water to maintain 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).
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.
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