Euonymus fortunei 'President Gauthier'

Common name: Spindle

Description: Euonymus fortunei 'President Gauthier' is an attractive spreading evergreen shrub with dark green leaves that are broadly margined in creamy white. The bold variegation provides eye-catching year-round brightness in borders and containers, and the plant takes on subtle pink tones in winter. Versatile and highly adaptable, it grows effectively as ground cover, over walls, or as a climbing shrub if given support. Tough and essentially maintenance-free, it is suitable for a wide range of garden situations.

Other benefits: bold variegated foliage, winter colour, adaptable as climber or ground cover

Wildlife attraction: provides shelter for small invertebrates

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 50cm x 1.5m

Position: full sun to full shade

Soil pH: neutral; adaptable

Moisture: well-drained; drought tolerant once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -20°C