Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus'

Winter creeper 'Coloratus' is a climbing and creeping shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 3 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

The evergreen leaves of the Winter creeper 'Coloratus' are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Winter creeper 'Coloratus' turns bright purple-red in autumn.

The greenish-yellow flowers appear from June to July.

The pink-orange fruits of Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' are particularly decorative. These appear from October.

Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Winter creeper 'Coloratus' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Grave, rock garden, border, ground cover, woodland edge

The plant has a medium water requirement.

This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).