Overview
Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (v) 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 japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (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, coastal gardens, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, patio and container plants, low maintenance gardens and flower borders and beds.
About
Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' is an evergreen shrub cultivar within the Euonymus genus, known for its glossy green foliage variegated with yellow or white. This bushy, upright, and rounded plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it suits a range of garden settings such as hedging, ground cover, and container planting, offering interest primarily 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
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (v) 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 japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (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 japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (v)?
Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (v) need?
Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (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 japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (v) hardy in the UK?
Euonymus japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (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 japonicus 'Rokujo Variegated' (v)?
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
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