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Purple Wintercreeper

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Description

Purple Wintercreeper (Euonymus Coloratus fortunei): Versatile Evergreen Ground Cover

Purple Wintercreeper, botanically known as Euonymus Coloratus fortunei, is a hardy trailing evergreen ground cover that offers year-round beauty and functionality. This versatile plant, commonly called Purple Wintercreeper, is suitable for various landscaping needs and provides a lush, dense covering.

Key Features of Purple Wintercreeper:

- Evergreen Foliage: Retains its rich, green leaves throughout the year, with a lovely purple hue in colder weather.

- Versatile Growth Forms: Can be used as a trailing ground cover, small mounding shrub, or climbing vine.

- Height and Spread: Typically grows 6 to 9 inches tall and spreads by rooting stems, creating a dense mat.

Ideal Uses for Purple Wintercreeper:

- Ground Cover: Thrives in sunny or shady areas, providing a dense, low-maintenance carpet.

- Edging: Effective as an edger along paths or sidewalks, giving a clean, defined look.

- Erosion Control: Ideal for slopes and hillsides, where it helps prevent soil erosion with its strong root system.

- Foundation Planting: A great foundation plant that adds texture and color to your landscape.

- Climbing: Acts as an ivy-like climbing vine for covering walls, chimneys, trellises or fences, adding vertical interest to your garden.

- Lawn Substitute: An excellent low-maintenance alternative to traditional grass lawns, reducing the need for mowing, watering, and fertilizing.

Planting and Care Guide for Purple Wintercreeper:

- Plant Spacing: For optimal coverage, space Purple Wintercreeper plants approximately 18 inches apart. 100 plants can cover up to 225 square feet.

- Soil Requirements: Adaptable to a variety of soil types but prefers well-drained soil.

- Sunlight: Grows well in both full sun and partial shade.

- Watering: Water regularly as needed until established. Once mature, Purple Wintercreeper is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.

- Fertilizing: A balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring will promote healthy growth.

- Pruning: Prune as needed to maintain desired shape and control spread, especially if used as a climbing vine.

Why Choose Purple Wintercreeper?

- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.

- Pest Resistant: Relatively free from pests and diseases.

- Aesthetic Appeal: Adds color with its purple-tinged leaves in colder months.

- Year-Round Beauty: Evergreen foliage ensures your garden stays lush and attractive in all seasons.

- Versatility: Suitable for a variety of landscaping applications, from ground cover to climbing vine.

Bulk Purchasing and Shipping:

- Bare Root Plants: For larger landscaping projects, consider purchasing bare root plants. These are packaged with the right amount of moisture to ensure fresh and healthy delivery.

- Cost-Effective: Buying bare root Purple Wintercreeper in bulk can save you money and facilitate quick coverage.

Enhance Your Landscape with Purple Wintercreeper:

Transform your garden with the versatile and resilient Purple Wintercreeper (Euonymus Coloratus fortunei). Whether you're looking for an attractive ground cover, an effective erosion control solution, or a lush, evergreen lawn substitute, Purple Wintercreeper is the ideal choice. Order now to enjoy year-round beauty and functionality in your garden.

Shipping

Purple wintercreeper plants are available in 2 sizes:

  • 3.5 Inch/Pint Pot - 1 Plant
  • Bare root plants - 1 Order Contains 25 Plants

Please note - this plant does not ship into IN, ME, MD or NY.

  • Category: Groundcover Plants, Perennials, Evergreen Perennials
  • Plant Type: Evergreen
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial
  • Soil Condition: Well Drained, Moist
  • Mature Height: 0 - 1ft
  • Growth Rate: Fast-Growing
  • Planting Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Quantity1 - 1011 - Unlimited
Price$5.95$4.95
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