Euonymus fortunei ‘Blondy’ – A Colourful, Compact Evergreen for Year-Round Interest
Euonymus fortunei ‘Blondy’, commonly known as Wintercreeper, is a charming evergreen shrub that adds a touch of bright, cheerful colour to gardens throughout the year. With its vibrant yellow and green variegated leaves, this hardy groundcover type shrub stunning foliage that creates a striking contrast against darker surroundings. Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, 'Blondy' thrives in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile addition to borders, containers, and even as a sprawling ground cover.
Why Grow Euonymus fortunei ‘Blondy’?
Vibrant Foliage – The vibrant green and yellow leaves provide a lively splash of colour, particularly in spring and summer, and maintain their beauty throughout the year, even in winter.
Compact & Versatile – ‘Blondy’ is perfect for ground cover or as a climbing vine, making it a great option for adding texture to fences, walls, or as a low-growing accent in garden beds.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Fully hardy and easy to grow, Euonymus ‘Blondy’ requires little care, tolerating a range of soil types and light conditions. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it a great option for low-maintenance landscapes.
Year-Round Interest – The striking variegated foliage brings year-round visual appeal, while the plant's ability to withstand cold winters ensures it keeps its form and colour through all seasons.
Planting & Care Guide
Position – Prefers full sun to partial shade, making it ideal for both sunny borders and shadier spots in the garden.
Soil – Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It adapts well to most soil types and performs best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions.
Watering – Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Once established, Euonymus ‘Blondy’ is drought-tolerant and needs minimal watering.
Maintenance:
- Trim back any overgrown or stray stems in early spring to maintain a neat, compact shape.
- Prune lightly after flowering to control size and encourage new growth.
- Mulch in spring to retain moisture and improve soil quality.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Euonymus fortunei ‘Blondy’ pairs well with other evergreen shrubs and plants with contrasting textures. Combine with dark-leaved plants like Heuchera or purple-leaved varieties of Heuchera to create a striking contrast. For added interest, plant with ornamental grasses like Carex or low-growing perennials such as Lavender for a delightful mix of textures and colours. Its vibrant foliage also complements the softer tones of spring-blooming bulbs like Crocus or Narcissus.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.