Euonymus Japonicus President Gauthier 3 Litre Pot

Euonymus japonicus ‘President Gauthier’ – A Hardy Evergreen Shrub with Striking Variegated Foliage

Euonymus japonicus ‘President Gauthier’ is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its beautiful variegated foliage, featuring rich green leaves with creamy-yellow edges. This compact, slow-growing variety reaches a height of 1.5-2.5 meters , making it an excellent choice for small gardens, mixed borders, hedging, or container planting. Its vibrant foliage provides year-round interest, adding colour and texture to the landscape, while its dense, bushy habit makes it ideal for creating a neat and attractive feature plant.

Why Grow Euonymus japonicus ‘President Gauthier’?

Variegated Foliage – Euonymus japonicus ‘President Gauthier’ is renowned for its striking foliage, featuring dark green leaves with creamy-yellow variegation along the edges. The contrast of green and yellow adds visual interest, making this shrub a standout in the garden.

Compact Growth Habit – Reaching a height of 1.5-2.5 meters, ‘President Gauthier’ is a compact shrub that fits well in smaller gardens, borders, and containers. Its rounded, bushy form makes it perfect for low hedges, edging, or as part of mixed plantings.

Evergreen – The glossy, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, maintaining its vibrant colours throughout all seasons. This ensures that ‘President Gauthier’ will continue to brighten up your garden, even during the winter months.

Hardy & Low Maintenance – Euonymus japonicus ‘President Gauthier’ is a hardy and resilient shrub that is well-suited to a variety of growing conditions. It is pest- and disease-resistant, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners looking for a reliable and attractive shrub that requires minimal care.

Versatile Garden Use – ‘President Gauthier’ can be used in a variety of ways in the garden, from being a feature plant or part of mixed borders to creating neat, low hedges or edging. It is also a great choice for container planting, where its vibrant foliage can be showcased.

Planting & Care Guide

Position – Euonymus japonicus ‘President Gauthier’ thrives in full sun to partial shade. It will develop the most vibrant variegation when grown in a sunny position but can tolerate some shade, particularly in warmer climates.

Soil – Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. ‘President Gauthier’ is adaptable to most soil types, including loamy, sandy, and slightly acidic soils, but will perform best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions.

Watering – Water regularly during the first growing season to establish strong roots. Once established, ‘President Gauthier’ is moderately drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering, though it will benefit from occasional watering during dry spells.

Maintenance:

• Pruning – Prune in late spring or early summer to maintain a compact shape and encourage dense, bushy growth. Trim away any leggy or overgrown branches to keep the plant looking tidy and promote healthy growth.
• Mulching – Apply mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain a cool root zone during hot weather.
• Fertilizing – Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support healthy growth and maintain vibrant foliage throughout the growing season.

Perfect Plant Combinations

Euonymus japonicus ‘President Gauthier’ pairs beautifully with other plants that offer contrasting foliage or flowers. Its green and yellow variegated leaves complement plants with darker or silvery foliage, such as Boxwood, Hebe, or Lavender, creating a striking contrast. It also works well with flowering perennials like Geraniums, Penstemon, or Coreopsis, where the variegated shrub provides a lively backdrop to their colourful blooms. In formal gardens, ‘President Gauthier’ can be used as part of neatly clipped hedges or as an edging plant, while in more informal or cottage-style gardens, it blends effortlessly into mixed borders. This shrub also makes an attractive container plant, where its vibrant foliage can be a focal point.

Euonymus Japonicus President Gauthier 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Average Growing Pink Evergreen

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.