Overview
Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' is a bushy, upright, rounded, low and spreading shrubs in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with evergreen, glossy green, variegated with yellow or white foliage. Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include hedging, ground cover, specimen shrubs, coastal gardens, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patio and container plants, low maintenance gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' is a cultivar of the Euonymus genus, which includes deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees known for their autumn foliage and vibrant fruits. This particular cultivar is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves variegated with yellow or white. It has a bushy, upright, rounded, and low spreading habit. Suitable for a range of garden settings, it thrives in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H5. It is often used for hedging, ground cover, specimen planting, and in coastal or city gardens.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Euonymus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Rounded, Low and spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Glossy green, Variegated with yellow or white
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Ground cover, Specimen shrubs, Coastal gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal gardens, Patio and container plants, Low maintenance gardens, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus'
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in summer
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, Horse chestnut scale, Euonymus scale, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Leaf spot, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus'?
Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' need?
Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' hardy in the UK?
Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Euonymus alatus 'Variegatus'?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
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