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Euonymus emerald Gaiety / 9Cm
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety
Confirmed format: 9cm
Plant Highlights
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Evergreen variegated foliage
- Winter pink flush
- Naturally compact and bushy habit
- Versatile usage for borders and containers
- Easy to maintain
Overview
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking green and white variegated foliage. The glossy green leaves are edged with creamy white, often taking on attractive pink tinges during the colder winter months to provide year-round garden interest. Naturally compact and bushy, this versatile shrub is well-suited to mixed borders, low hedging, patio containers, and can also be trained against walls, fences or trellises with support. Holding the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, it is a reliable and easy-to-care-for choice in Irish gardens.
Why We Love It
- Attractive variegated foliage brightens the garden in every season.
- Winter pink flush adds extra colour during the colder months.
- Compact habit is easy to maintain and fits smaller spaces.
- Versatile garden use in borders, hedging, and containers.
- Reliable evergreen structure all year round.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colours | White, pink, green, and multicolour |
| Growth Habit | Bushy and compact |
| Mature Height | 100 cm |
| Mature Spread | 150 cm |
| Flowering Season | May to June |
Growing Guide
| Position | Thrives in both full sun and partial shade. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil. |
| Watering | Moderate water need. Container-grown specimens benefit from ensuring compost does not become saturated during prolonged wet weather. |
| Pruning | Trim lightly in late spring or summer to maintain its compact shape. |
| Support | When planted against a wall or fence it can also be trained to climb with support. |
Perfect For
- Mixed borders
- Low hedging
- Patio containers
- Walls and fences
- Small gardens
Good to Know
- Toxic if ingested and toxic to cats and dogs.
- Established plants require little winter protection in Irish gardens.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 9cm pot |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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