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Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' (Spindle 'Harlequin')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.9m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'

Other names: Spindle 'Harlequin'


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Genus: Euonymus

Variety or cultivar: 'Harlequin' _ 'Harlequin' is a dwarf evergreen perennial. It has white speckled ovate green leaves with scalloped margins that become pink-tinted in winter.

Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' is: Evergreen

Foliage: Flushed pink in Winter; White, Variegated, Dark-green in All seasons

Habit: Compact, Spreading

Toxicity: All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested.

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Specific pests: Caterpillars , Scale insects , Vine weevil

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin' (Spindle 'Harlequin') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.9m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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