The creeping spindle Marieke on trunk is a striking foliage ornamental shrub.
The spindle shrub delights with its variegated foliage. The botanical name of this variety is Euonymus fortunei Emerald'n Gold. The leaves are green and have a yellow edge. They grow to only two to three centimetres and are ovoid to elliptical in shape. In summer the leaves are a golden yellow. At sub-zero temperatures the leaves take on a pinkish hue. This makes this ornamental shrub a decorative eye-catcher all year round. Originally, the spindle bush comes from Southeast Asia. In the meantime there are numerous selections for our gardens. The creeping spindle Marieke on a trunk is therefore a fantastic plant. The spindle shrub is one of the most beautiful patio plants. However, this type of topiary and hardy plant can also be used as a specimen plant in the garden bed.
A decorative foliage plant for the whole year
This foliage plant is uncomplicated and hardy. It has a height of 100 to 125 centimetres. The spindle bush forms inconspicuous cup flowers from June to August. They are greenish-white in colour and stalked. Small purple capsule fruits develop from the flowers in autumn. They cling to the shoots and open when ripe. The seeds are a popular food source for native birds such as tits and robins. Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gold makes few demands on its habitat. The leafy ornamental shrub can cope with sunny, semi-shady and shady locations. Within the patio plants, this Euonymus variety proves to be little work as a small shrub. It is easy to prune and attracts attention all year round. The plant can cope with normal garden soil. It thrives best in a nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. In the planting box, this ornamental shrub needs regular watering. Make sure that no waterlogging occurs. Winter-hardy plants also need a little watering in winter.
Setting the scene for patio plants
This plant, like many other patio plants, is an all-round talent. The wintergreen plant fits perfectly into any garden concept. It adorns formal gardens and terraces as well as natural plants. The foliage plant immediately catches the eye, whether as a solitary or as an accompaniment in the garden bed. The spindle shrub looks beautiful with grass carnation or cushion thyme Planting is possible all year round on frost-free days. These topiaries are also popular in the rock garden or as grave decorations. The best time for topiary is from February to March. This spindle shrub has an excellent growth habit. Over time the trunk becomes thicker and more vigorous. The crown grows dense and broad. If no pruning is carried out, the branches hang decoratively.
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Name
| Botanical name: |
Euonymus fortunei Emerald'n Gold |
| Colloquial name: |
spindle or Fortune's spindle, winter creeper or wintercreeper |
Growth
| Growth form: |
bushy growth, compact |
| Max. growing height: |
100 - 125 cm |
Leaf
| Foliage: |
ovate, elliptic |
| Leaves: |
Evergreen |
Blossom / fruit
| Blossom: |
inconspicuous flower |
| Flowering period: |
June to August |
| Flower color: |
green-white |
Miscellaneous
| Soil type: |
normal garden soil |
| Location: |
full sun, semi shade, shade |
| Flowering period: |
all year round |
| Requirement: |
solitary plant |
| Use for: |
Container gardening, soltitary plant, specimen plant |
| Ships as: |
as pot plant |
| Hardiness: |
yes |
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Intragarten GmbH
Genhülsen 216
Nordrhein-Westfalen
41179 Mönchengladbach, Deutschland
sales@intragarten.de
product notes
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planting instructions
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