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spindle [Dan's Delight]

Euonymus fortunei Dan's Delight ('Dandel'^PBR) (v)

Genus: Euonymus
Family: Celastraceae

About this plant

A small, spreading, evergreen shrub to about 50cm, with oval, leathery, dark green leaves with a very broad, irregular, creamy-white margin, becoming pink-flushed in cold weather

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in partial or full shade; grow in full sun if soil is moisture retentive. Will climb if planted against a supporting wall or fence

Pruning

Pruning group 8

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil damage on the foliage, horse chestnut scale, euonymus scale and caterpillars

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years