Euonymus fortunei 'Kathy'

Common name: Spindle

Description: Euonymus fortunei 'Kathy' is a compact, neat evergreen groundcover shrub producing small, glossy leaves broadly edged in bright cream-white. Its tight, mound-forming habit makes it ideal for edging borders, filling gaps in planting schemes, or growing in containers. Hardy and highly adaptable, it tolerates a wide range of soils and aspects, including deep shade, and provides reliable year-round colour and cover with minimal maintenance required.

Other benefits: compact habit, reliable ground cover, tolerates shade

Wildlife attraction: provides cover for small invertebrates

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 40cm x 80cm

Position: full sun to full shade

Soil pH: neutral; adaptable

Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -20°C