euonymus plants - A Selection

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is planted for its visually appealing foliage, which is variegated and silvery-yellow. It is very low maintenance and is suitable for city gardens, courtyards, and rooftop gardens, and will add texture and colour. It is robust and will thrive in most growing conditions and can be planted in borders, raised beds or large containers. The Royal Horticultural Society awarded this plant its Award of Garden Merit. Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 150cm (59).

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

Bring a splash of colour to your garden all year with Thompson & Morgan Euonymus Fortunei ‘Blondy’, featuring golden yellow foliage, with edges turning pink in the colder months. This evergreen shrub is extremely tough and durable making it the perfect choice for beginners. A real must have plant for low maintenance gardens thriving in almost any position. Thompson & Morgan Euonymus Fortunei ‘Blondy’ is extremely versatile and will thrive in any soil from heavy clay to light

For a fiery autumn display in a small to medium garden, you can't beat Euonymus alatus ?Unforgettable Fire?. The small leaves of this dwarf shrub are deep green in summer before transforming to a striking shade of magenta-pink in autumn. Euonymus alatus ?Unforgettable Fire? has a spreading habit, with dense, fine branches with corky wings which make a wonderful feature in winter when the leaves have fallen. In May and June, small, discreet blooms will emerge, followed by attractive berries with

A versatile hardy evergreen shrub that can be included in a screen or hedge, or if pruned can be used in a formal bed or border where it will keep its shape with regular clipping. Euonymus japonicus is great for coastal locations and can also be left as a stand-alone shrub. Height: 400cm (157). Spread: 200cm (79).

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Rocket' is a slow growing and easy to maintain, making this a superb shrub addition to low maintenance gardens or for gardeners. Evergreen foliage provides all year-round interest. Stiff and upright stems emerging with dark green leaves, boasting unique toothed edges. Not too far off a traditional box plant, this variety of Euonymus is ideal for borders, containers and tough coastal conditions. Height: 1m (39). Spread: 50cm (19).

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).

Euonymus planipes sits quietly in the background throughout spring and summer, but steps into the spotlight in as autumn approaches. Scarlet fruits dangle from the branches like jewels, cracking open as they mature to reveal eye-catching orange seeds.

Euonymus fortunei ?Emerald n Gold? is an RHS AGM variety of shrub, due to its incredible reliability and consistency. An RHS AGM winner, evergreen, hardy and low maintenance, it?s variegated foliage in shades of pink and golden-yellow will give your garden a needed lift in winter months, thriving in most conditions when planted in borders or as ground cover. Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 90cm (36).

Euonymus are some of the most useful garden shrubs and Euonymus japonicus ?President Gauthier? is no exception bearing attractive grey-green leaves with a creamy white edging.

This compact, evergreen shrub has a stiffly upright habit that naturally forms a dense column. The vertical stems are cloaked in small, dark green leaves with distinctive toothed margins.

Deciduous shrub that is popular in the UK used as hedgerows in many growing situations, Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' sets itself apart for its dazzling seed heads. Its nickname, the Spindle Bush, comes from its previous use for making spindles. Large and almost unrecognisable in summer, in autumn is where the bright scarlet foliage comes into its own. Small flowers will fade away through the seasons, giving way for corked wings, followed by small brightly colour fruits. Height: 3m (10').

A dwarf evergreen Spindle bush, Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin', produces young white shoots that turn to variegated silver and green leaves. In the winter the foliage turns to shades of reddish pink. This plant has a vigourous spreading habit, ideal for groundcover underneath trees or down the sides of driveways. Another alternative is to plant in patio containers to add some greenery to large patios and decking. It can also be trained to grow up a wall. Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' is very

Tough and versatile.

A versatile, evergreen, low-maintenance shrub that thrives in almost any position! The leathery creamy-yellow leaves with green margins form a dense compact shrub which is ideal for borders, patio containers, low hedging and ground cover. This superb Euonymus will happily grow in difficult clay soils, North-facing positions and will even tolerate drought once established.

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' produces incredibly glossy and evergreen foliage that shines all year round in gardens. Low maintenance, making them very suitable for busy gardeners, or as a hedging solution in courtyards and cottage gardens. Height 100cm (39?) and spread 50cm (20?).