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Features
Evergreen foliage which is bright green edged with bright yellow, tinged pink in winter. Occasionally produces a few small, inconspicuous green flowers.
What to use it for
Ground cover, containers, winter border interest, or to brighten up a dark corner. It can also be grown as a low hedge.
Good for all sorts of gardens including low maintenance, formal and informal gardens.
How to look after it
Trim in spring if required.
How to prune it
Prune to remove stems which contain green (ie unvariegated) leaves back to their origin to prevent further reversion.
When trimming, avoid cutting through leaves which will turn brown and become unsightly.
How to propagate it
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Common problems
Vine weevil can be a problem, as can euonymus scale and caterpillars. Can also be affected by powdery mildews.
Other useful information
If eaten, any parts of this plant can cause severe discomfort.
Has received the Royal Horticultural Society ‘Award of Garden Merit‘.
The species is named after the 19th century Scottish botanist and plant explorer, Robert Fortune.
