Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’ – Bold Evergreen Foliage for Stylish, Year-Round Structure
Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’ is a striking evergreen shrub celebrated for its dramatic, variegated foliage and tidy, compact growth. With its glossy green leaves boldly splashed and edged with creamy white, it brings light, structure, and texture to gardens in every season.
Resilient, low-maintenance, and highly versatile, ‘Extravaganza’ is ideal for low hedging, container displays, mixed borders, or topiary, delivering lasting ornamental appeal in formal, modern, or classic garden designs.
Why Grow Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’?
1. Striking Variegated Evergreen Foliage
Glossy, deep green leaves boldly marked with creamy white variegation add year-round brightness and contrast, lifting darker garden spaces and providing structure even in winter.
2. Compact, Tidy Habit
Naturally bushy and slow-growing, ‘Extravaganza’ maintains a neat shape with little effort, making it ideal for low hedges, foundation planting, or containers.
3. Versatile & Decorative
Equally effective as a formal edging, evergreen accent, or topiary plant, this Euonymus adapts beautifully to a range of garden styles and settings.
4. Tough & Resilient
Hardy, pollution-tolerant, and wind-resistant, it thrives in urban gardens, coastal sites, and challenging conditions with minimal care.
5. Year-Round Interest & Structure
As an evergreen, ‘Extravaganza’ provides permanent structure and texture, pairing beautifully with flowering shrubs, perennials, and seasonal plantings.
How to Grow Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’
Position:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Variegation is brightest in sunnier spots but remains attractive even in shade.
Soil:
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils, including chalky or sandy types.
Watering:
Water well during the first growing season. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and very low-maintenance.
Pruning:
Trim once a year in late spring or summer to shape and encourage dense growth. Tolerates hard pruning if rejuvenation is needed.
Growth Habit:
A slow-growing, compact evergreen shrub typically reaching 1–1.5 m tall and 0.8–1.2 m wide, forming a dense, rounded shape.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy across the UK (H5), tolerant of frost, wind, and urban pollution.
Design Ideas
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Plant as a low, formal hedge or garden border.
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Use in containers on patios or entrances for year-round colour and structure.
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Incorporate into mixed shrub borders to add brightness and texture.
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Clip into topiary balls or cones for classic or contemporary designs.
Final Thought
With its bold variegated leaves, compact habit, and year-round presence, Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’ is an outstanding evergreen for adding structure, light, and style to any garden. Tough yet refined, it’s perfect for low hedges, feature planting, or elegant container displays.
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.
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