White Album® Wintercreeper (Euonymus)
Shrub
- Versatile habit - grow as a small shrub or ground cover!
- Foliage shines with emerald green and white variegation.
- Fast-growing evergreen shrub competes with tree roots.
- Drought tolerant once established.
- Zones 5-8, sun/part sun, 24" tall x 24" wide at maturity.
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Patent #: USPP 23,961
Common name: Wintercreeper euonymus
Zone: 5 - 8
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 18-24" x 18-24"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Variegated
Season of interest: Year-round
Bloom time: Not applicable
Features: Suitable for slopes, ground covers, evergreens, drought tolerant
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, edging, erosion control or embankment, massing, naturalizing, rain garden, rock garden, slopes, small spaces, under planting
How to Grow
Light: Sun tolerant in cool northern zones. In hot summer areas, part shade.
Water: Best with regular water - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Tolerates dry shade once plants are established.
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart.
Fertilizing: Generally not necessary. If desired, a light application of all-purpose fertilizer in the spring is sufficient.
Winterizing: Add at least 4 inches of loose mulch in November to winterize your plants. For greater protection from frost, freezes, and snow, completely cover the foliage in 5 to 6 inches of loose leaves.
Maintenance & pruning: Little pruning is needed, but the plant may be shaped as desired. Trim or shape in mid-late spring, after the new growth has emerged but before it hardens off.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.