Euonymus fortunei radicans

Japan.

Winter creeper is a bushy and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide. Rapidly growing.

The evergreen leaves of the Winter creeper are dark green, ovate and opposite. They are about 2 - 4 cm in size. Winter creeper turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Euonymus fortunei radicans 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 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.

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