euonymus plants - A Selection

For a fiery autumn display in a small garden, you can't get better than Euonymus alatus ?Little Moses?. The foliage of this dwarf shrub is deep green in summer before transforming to a striking shade of crimson in autumn. ?Little Moses? has a graceful habit, with tiered, horizontal branches with corky wings which make a wonderful feature in winter when the leaves have fallen. In May and June, small, discreet, green blooms will emerge which are followed by attractive berries with eye-catching

This plants variegation makes it particularly handsome

This well-known variety is indispensable for its superb garden performance. Euonymus japonicus 'Aureomarginatus' produces colourful evergreen foliage that will light up the darkest corner.

A compact version of the Winged Spindle, delivering outstanding autumn colour in small to medium gardens.

For a fiery autumn display in a small garden, you can't get better than Euonymus alatus ?Little Moses?. The foliage of this dwarf shrub is deep green in summer before transforming to a striking shade of crimson in autumn. ?Little Moses? has a graceful habit, with tiered, horizontal branches with corky wings which make a wonderful feature in winter when the leaves have fallen. In May and June, small, discreet, green blooms will emerge which are followed by attractive berries with eye-catching

A beautiful, variegated Euonymus, 'Marieke' has wonderfully bright, glossy golden yellow leaves with green centres. The evergreen foliage is at its brightest during new growth throughout spring and summer, making 'Marieke' stand out from surrounding plants, and it's a welcome and colourful sight during winter too. Small yellowy summer flowers are followed by pink or purple berries in autumn. Expertly grown in standard form with a clipped topiary lollipop head, it'll bring height and formality

The Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a lovely shrub or small tree which has stunning evergreen, glossy and oval shaped leaves.

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is valued for its attractive variegated leaves, with white edging. It has a dense, compact habit and is a shrub suitable for a range of settings, from patio planters to borders and raised beds. This Spindle plant can even be trained up the sides of walls and fences. It is extremely durable and can be planted in all types of soil types and is drought and shade tolerant. Height: 1m (3?). Spread: 1.5m (5?). 

Where would we be without Euonymus to brighten even the darkest corner of the garden? The variegated leaves of Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy' are dark green, splashed with golden yellow, and in cold spells the edges are tinged with pink. It is evergreen, low maintenance and grows almost anywere: in sun or semi-shade and in any soil. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).

A popular dwarf cultivar, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' has cool green summer leaves and shimmering bright red autumn colour. The corky wings on the stems are still evident, but less prominent than those on a standard Euonymus alatus. A small shrub with exceptional autumn colour! Flowers July-August. Height 100-150cm.

Spindles are renowned for their attractive, evergreen foliage and vigorous spreading habit, making them a great choice when it comes to providing year-round ground cover. Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' offers interest as well as coverage: in Spring, it sprouts pure white shoots, which gradually unfurl to become variegated green leaves, flecked with splashes of silver. At the end of the year, the hardy shrub will help combat winter blues by taking on a subtle, red tint. This plant is particularly

Fantastic autumn colour and gorgeous berries

A large deciduous shrub, Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade', is renowned for its autumn foliage. Its leaves turn bright scarlet red. It is also known as a 'Spindle Bush', as the wood from the bush was used to make spindles, it will grow up to 3 metres and is suitable for herbaceous borders. The shrub has green oval leaves in spring and summer, with yellow-green flowers. These are then followed by rose pink fruits that open to reveal orange seeds. Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is a great

A very neat and compact Spindle variety, Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' works well in small gardens where space is at a premium. Corky wings will emerge from branches, similar to its bigger cousins, which make a very nice feature when leaves drop in winter. In autumn, the colour display is on full show ? green foliage transforming into pinks and reds, glowing in the light. Colourful foliage is joined by pretty green blooms and small fruits that split to reveal bright orange seeds. Ideal for

Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy' is an attractive and low maintenance, compact, evergreen shrub for small gardens, driveways and courtyards. The leaves are two toned; golden yellow with dark green edges, which in cold periods can turn pink. Euonymus fortunei 'Blondy' will thrive in almost any position in the garden and they are extremely tough and durable. Height and Spread: 60cm (24).

Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' shows red-pink foliage in winter, after starting out as a silver-green colour at a young age. A dwarf, evergreen shrub providing all year round interest, it will thrive in most conditions and positions in the garden, for its toughness and resilience shines through. Vigorous spreading habit that makes Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' suitable also for a low maintenance ground cover border plant. Try growing it against a wall too. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90cm (36).