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Golden Prince® Wintercreeper

Euonymus fortunei 'Monce'

Pronunciation: yoo-ON-ih-mus for-TU-ne-i
SKU #03430
4-9

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A low-growing, hardy and colorful evergreen shrub with striking, bright golden yellow-edged new foliage that matures to green, then develops rich winter color. Beautiful contrast in mixed borders. Well-suited for use as a groundcover, low hedge, or simply as a landscape accent. Spreading stems can be trained to climb up a wall or trellis. Evergreen
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 1 to 2 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide; trailing stems can be trained upright.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Design IdeasOne of the workhorse foundation plants to anchor the house to the landscape. Plant with consistent spacing to create a hardy, colorful, large scale groundcover that will provide colorful winter foliage when deciduous trees and shrubs are bare. Plant along walks and driveways, in mixed borders and massed as a hedge or barrier. Feature as a golden spring specimen in front of taller Lilac.
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsJuniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Boxwood (Buxus)
Care InstructionsAdaptable and easy to grow in average, well-drained soils; avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. Takes shade, particularly in hot climates. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize in early spring. Prune annually to shape.
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Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Design IdeasOne of the workhorse foundation plants to anchor the house to the landscape. Plant with consistent spacing to create a hardy, colorful, large scale groundcover that will provide colorful winter foliage when deciduous trees and shrubs are bare. Plant along walks and driveways, in mixed borders and massed as a hedge or barrier. Feature as a golden spring specimen in front of taller Lilac.
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorVariegated
Companion PlantsJuniper (Juniperus); Weigela (Weigela); Spirea (Spiraea); Potentilla (Potentilla); Boxwood (Buxus)
Care
Care InstructionsAdaptable and easy to grow in average, well-drained soils; avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. Takes shade, particularly in hot climates. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Fertilize in early spring. Prune annually to shape.

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