Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety - Spindle
Euonymus fortunei Emerald Gaiety
Fortune's Spindle, Wintercreeper
After a pitiful start upon delivery due to the poor quality of the plants received, I managed to revive them with severe pruning of the roots and branches. They are currently in the nursery and will be planted out as soon as their condition allows.
PASCAL, 17/08/2025
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Description
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is an excellent variety of creeping spindle bush with an elegant evergreen foliage variegated with cream white. Decorative even in winter, this small, wide and bushy shrub is extremely attractive: it dresses up the rockery, forms a bright and refined border, or decorates the terrace in all seasons. An excellent ground cover, it can also be trained on a support.
Originating from Asia and northern China, Euonymus fortunei is a slow-growing ground cover bush of the Celastraceae family. It is perfectly hardy, resistant to sea spray, and tolerant of limestone in the soil. 'Emerald Gaiety' is a beautiful variegated form that has won the Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M) from the Royal Horticultural Society. It is valued for its vigour as well as for its particularly bright foliage. At maturity, this cultivar will reach approximately 1 m (3.3 ft) in height with a spread of 1.50 m (4.9 ft). It develops flexible branches that can be easily trained and have the ability to cling to their support thanks to climbing roots. The evergreen, elliptical leaves are serrated and measure 2 cm to 4 cm (0.8 in to 1.6 in) long. The foliage has a dark green centre marbled with grey-green and is widely bordered with cream white, with the border turning pink in winter. In spring, between May and late June, a discreet flowering appears on the current year's shoots. It takes the form of small clusters of white to greenish flowers measuring 2 mm to 5 mm (0.2 in) in diameter. They give way to decorative berries, which are enjoyed by birds. These white, spherical fruits, 2 mm to 6 mm (0.2 in) in diameter, contain orange seeds.
Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' can be found in flower beds, slopes, rockeries, and can be used as ground cover. It can also be used as a low hedge or even in pots for balconies and terraces. It makes a striking standalone plant. This plant is entirely toxic to humans. However, it attracts birds. It is a climbing plant if supported by a structure. In this case, it is possible to make it climb up to 3 m (9.8 ft) along a wall, fence, or even a tree. It is useful for greening a low wall, without becoming uncontrollable. Some ideas to accompany it in the garden: Bergenia, creeping cotoneasters, aubrietas, Ajuga, small periwinkle 'Flower Power' .
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Botanical data
Euonymus
fortunei
Emerald Gaiety
Celastraceae
Fortune's Spindle, Wintercreeper
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety' appreciates a well-drained, fertile, slightly alkaline soil. Place it in a sunny (not scorching) or partially shaded location. It requires little maintenance and is therefore suitable for all gardeners, even beginners. Prune the bush every 2 to 3 years, in late spring or summer. It tolerates significant pruning. The bush has good drought resistance, but it does not tolerate arid conditions well. Additionally, it withstands salt spray and is not susceptible to powdery mildew.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.