Overview
Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v) is a bushy, upright, low and spreading shrubs in the genus Euonymus, part of the Celastraceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v) 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, mixed borders and coastal gardens.
About
Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' is a cultivar of Euonymus, a genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs and small trees known for their attractive autumn foliage and small flowers that develop into colourful fruits. This cultivar is an evergreen shrub with a bushy, upright, low and spreading habit. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is adaptable to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained soils. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for hedging, ground cover, specimen planting, mixed borders, and coastal gardens, with interest in spring and summer.
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
- North, South, East, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Low and spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Hedging, Ground cover, Specimen shrubs, Mixed borders, Coastal gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v)
- 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 fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v)?
Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v) need?
Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v) 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 fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v) hardy in the UK?
Euonymus fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v) 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 fortunei 'Minimus Variegatus' (v)?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
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