Euonymus – Blondy® – Wintercreeper – Euonymus fortunei
Brighter, bolder year-round color!
Several years ago, Dutch nurseryman Gus Bolwijn made a remarkable find. In a batch of Euonymus 'Sunspot' liners, he noticed one branch with exceedingly attractive leaves. Unlike 'Sunspot', with its small yellow spot, this branch displayed a big splash of pleasing yellow and a thin dark green margin.
After years of testing, it proved to be a beautiful, neat growing shrub with superb hardiness and sunburn resistance. Blondy is a colorful evergreen that looks great all year long. It stays nicely mounded and doesn't sprawl like other euonymus.
Features
Brighter, bolder year-round color!
Several years ago, Dutch nurseryman Gus Bolwijn made a remarkable find. In a batch of Euonymus 'Sunspot' liners, he noticed one branch with exceedingly attractive leaves. Unlike 'Sunspot', with its small yellow spot, this branch displayed a big splash of pleasing yellow and a thin dark green margin.
After years of testing, it proved to be a beautiful, neat growing shrub with superb hardiness and sunburn resistance. Blondy is a colorful evergreen that looks great all year long. It stays nicely mounded and doesn't sprawl like other euonymus.
Drought Tolerant
Fall Interest
Winter Interest
Foliage Interest
Maintenance Notes
Tolerant of most soils except extremely wet conditions. pH adaptable. Withstands heavy pruning. Pruning can be done any time, but is best done in late fall. The occasional green branch can be pruned away at any time. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application.
Uses Notes
Small shrub that is good in the landscape but is small enough to thrive in pots or combination planters. An excellent low maintenance plant for mass plantings or along sidewalks.
Maintenance Category Easy
Water Category Average
Bloom Time
Flower Form Landscape
pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2
EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9
Fertilization 150 - 200
Light Requirements High
Water Requirements Dry to Moderate, Moderate to Moist
Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit
Growing On Temperature 60 - 65° Fahrenheit
Holding Temperature 40 - 50° Fahrenheit
Planting and Timing Information
All Season Finish, 1 ppp
Pinching and Growth Regulators
When actively growing prune frequently. Requires full sun for best color, will produce more green shoots under shade.
Pest and Disease Management
Aphids, Gall, Black Vine Weevil,
Grower Tips
Tolerant of most soils except extremely wet conditions. pH adaptable. Withstands heavy pruning. Pruning can be done any time, but is best done in late fall. The occasional green branch can be pruned away at any time. Prefers medium moisture. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. Follow the label for recommended rate of application. -Prefers well drained soil
