When they find a suitable support, such as a. Seed-grown winter-creepers begin by creeping along the ground. Depending on the situation, it can be a glossy-leaved ground cover, an evergreen climber, or a dense shrub. The wintercreeper can't seem to make up its mind. It was introduced from China in 1907 for use as an ornamental evergreen groundcover. Wintercreeper is a versatile ground cover that can climb a tree trunk or wall. Blondy is a colorful evergreen that looks great all year long. Winter creeper euonymus (Euonymus fortunei), also called creeping euonymus, is a perennial plant that grows as a groundcover, climbing vine, or sprawling shrub. Unlike 'Sunspot', with its small yellow spot, this branch displayed a big splash of pleasing yellow and a thin dark green margin.Īfter years of testing, it proved to be a beautiful, neat growing shrub with superb hardiness and sunburn resistance. In a batch of Euonymus 'Sunspot' liners, he noticed one branch with exceedingly attractive leaves. Several years ago, Dutch nurseryman Gus Bolwijn made a remarkable find. PLEASE NOTE: Blondy ® - Wintercreeper - Euonymus fortunei is restricted and cannot be shipped to the state(s) of IN or MD. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. The occasional green branch can be pruned away at any time. Pruning can be done any time, but is best done in late fall. Tolerant of most soils except extremely wet conditions. History and Comments: Wintercreeper is native to Asia, and it was imported in the early 1900s to serve as a decorative ground cover.

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