Euonymus japonicus ‘Microphylla Silver’ – Silver-leaved Euonymus
£3.49 – £5.99
Description
Overview:
Bring year-round elegance to your garden with Euonymus Microphylla Silver, an eye-catching, compact evergreen shrub with striking variegated foliage. Its small, glossy leaves are edged in silvery-white, brightening up borders, containers, and low hedging. This resilient, low-maintenance plant thrives in urban gardens, making it perfect for South London homes. Pair it with lavender, heuchera, or ornamental grasses for a stylish contrast.
Plants supplied in a grower’s pot, decorative pot not included.
Key Features & Care:
- Mature Height: 0.5-1m (easily shaped with pruning)
- Mature Spread: 0.5-1m
- Flower Colour: Inconspicuous pale green
- Flowering Period: Spring
- Foliage: Evergreen with silver-edged leaves
- Fragrant: No
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
- Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates urban pollution
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
- Soil PH: Acid, neutral, or alkaline
- Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand
- Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for birds
Perfect For:
- Low hedging and garden borders
- Evergreen structure in small urban gardens
- Stylish container displays for patios and balconies
- Adding brightness to shaded areas
How to Grow:
For best results, plant in well-drained soil and position in sun or light shade. Trim lightly in late spring or summer to maintain shape and encourage fresh, compact growth.
Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.