{"product_id":"euonymus-fortunei-harlequin","title":"Euonymus fortunei 'Harlequin'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis compact evergreen shrub features small, rounded leaves splashed with creamy white and green, often tinged pink in cooler months. \u003ci\u003eEuonymus fortunei ‘Harlequin’\u003c\/i\u003e is low-growing and bushy, making it perfect for ground cover, edging, or container planting. Its variegated foliage provides visual interest throughout the year and adds a bright, cheerful touch to borders and shaded corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEuonymus fortunei ‘Harlequin’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Harlequin Spindle or Variegated Wintercreeper, is a versatile and hardy choice for year-round structure. With its slow-growing, mounded form, it’s ideal for both formal and informal garden styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 26.4184%;\" width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 25%;\" width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 48.5816%;\" width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial Evergreen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact Shrub, Year-round Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Small, greenish-white (inconspicuous; late spring–early summer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEuonymus fortunei\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Harlequin’ (named in honour of Scottish botanist Robert Fortune)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEuonymus radicans\u003c\/i\u003e var. \u003ci\u003evariegatus\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Harlequin’ (outdated)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHarlequin Spindle, Variegated Wintercreeper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to East Asia – China, Korea, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrim lightly in spring or summer to maintain a neat shape or size. Can also be clipped as topiary or low hedging. Remove any reverted green shoots to preserve variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOffers shelter for insects and small garden wildlife but not especially valuable for pollinators due to inconspicuous flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in full sun to partial shade. Brighter variegation is best maintained with some sunlight. Ideal for borders, raised beds, or containers. Tolerates coastal and urban conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly during the first season to establish roots, especially in dry spells. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant but prefers moist, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrows well in most well-drained soils, including chalky or clay soils. Not fussy about pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed with a general-purpose fertiliser in early spring to encourage healthy growth. Mulching annually will help retain moisture and improve soil structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eToxic if ingested – keep out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo keep your plant looking its brightest, plant where it will catch some morning or evening sun. This brings out the pink and white tones in the foliage, especially in colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"17cm","offer_id":56201984901501,"sku":"6102423369471","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/IMG_9549-12.jpg?v=1749738062","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/euonymus-fortunei-harlequin","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}