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Euonymus japonicus ‘Pierrolino’
5 Litre Container (C5)
Approx. 45cm Supplied Height
Plant Highlights: Fresh green and creamy white variegated foliage • Compact evergreen habit • Excellent for borders and containers • Provides year-round structure and colour
Overview
Euonymus japonicus ‘Pierrolino’ is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its bright variegated foliage. The glossy green leaves are edged and splashed with creamy white, creating a fresh, luminous appearance that brings year-round interest to the garden.
Its naturally neat, bushy habit makes it an excellent choice for the front of shrub borders, courtyard gardens and patio containers. It also lends itself well to low hedging and formal planting, responding well to light clipping while maintaining its dense shape.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Euonymus japonicus ‘Pierrolino’ |
| Common Name | Japanese Spindle |
| Plant Type | Evergreen shrub |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Foliage | Glossy green with creamy white variegation, evergreen |
| Growth Habit | Compact, dense and bushy |
| Mature Height | Approximately 80–120cm |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 60–100cm |
| Hardiness Rating | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun or partial shade. A bright position helps maintain the strongest variegation, although the plant also performs well in light shade.
Soil
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. It is adaptable to a range of soil types provided they do not remain waterlogged.
Watering
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during prolonged dry spells, with container-grown plants requiring more frequent attention.
Pruning
Trim lightly in late spring or summer to maintain a neat shape or encourage denser growth. Remove any plain green shoots if they appear to preserve the variegated foliage.
Why We Love It
- Bright evergreen foliage provides colour in every season.
- Compact growth suits smaller gardens and patio containers.
- Easy to maintain and ideal for formal or informal planting schemes.
- Combines beautifully with flowering shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 5 litre container (C5).
- Approximate supplied height: 45cm.
- Suitable for borders, containers and low evergreen hedging.
- Plant appearance will vary with the season and stage of growth.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 1.2m high· 1.0m wide
- Foliage
- evergreen
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