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Euonymus japonicus Himalaya / 5L / 65Cm
Euonymus japonicus Himalaya
Confirmed format: 5 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking white, cream and green variegated evergreen foliage
- Compact, slow-growing upright and bushy habit
- Reliable winter interest spanning all twelve months
- Tolerant of coastal conditions and urban pollution
- Easy to grow and maintain in containers or borders
- Well suited for low hedging and small gardens
Overview
Euonymus japonicus 'Himalaya' is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking white, cream and green variegated foliage. Featuring a slow-growing, upright and bushy habit, this reliable perennial offers fantastic year-round structure and winter interest. Reaching a mature height and spread of 75 cm by 70 cm, it is exceptionally versatile, thriving in borders, containers, and low hedges while easily withstanding coastal exposure and urban pollution.
Why We Love It
- Striking bicolour foliage provides bright year-round colour.
- Compact and slow-growing habit fits effortlessly into smaller spaces.
- Offers reliable winter interest right through the colder months.
- Highly tolerant of coastal conditions and urban environments.
- Easy care nature makes it ideal for gardeners of all levels.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Euonymus japonicus 'Himalaya' |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Foliage Persistence | Evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | White, cream, green, bicolour and multicolour |
| Growth Habit | Upright and bushy |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Mature Height | 75 cm |
| Mature Spread | 70 cm |
| Hardiness | Tolerates down to -15°C |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered, exposed, coastal or urban position facing south, west or east. |
|---|---|
| Soil | Thrives in clay, loam, sand, chalk or any fertile soil with a well-drained drainage type and any soil pH. |
| Watering | Maintains a moderate water need, keeping the soil average or moist. |
| Pruning | Prune in June, July or August following Pruning Group 8 guidelines. |
Perfect For
- Borders
- Front of border
- Middle of border
- Containers
- Low hedges
- Patios
- Small gardens
- Courtyards
- Coastal gardens
Good to Know
- Features year-round interest spanning all twelve months.
- All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and it is toxic to cats, dogs and horses.
- Exhibits strong coastal tolerance and adapts well to exposed garden spots.
Product Information
| Supplied Format | 5 litre pot |
|---|---|
| Supplied Height | 65 cm |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Pack Quantity | 1 |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
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