Euonymus fort. ‘Goldy’ – A Bright Evergreen with Golden Foliage
Euonymus fort. ‘Goldy’ is a vibrant evergreen shrub known for its stunning golden-yellow foliage, which provides a bold, eye-catching contrast in any garden. This compact and bushy shrub brings year-round interest with its brilliant color, making it an excellent choice for adding brightness to borders, containers, or as a low hedge. Whether planted in sunny or partially shaded areas, ‘Goldy’ maintains its striking golden hue throughout the year, making it a perfect addition for creating a cheerful and colorful garden display.
Why Grow Euonymus fort. ‘Goldy’?
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Bright Golden Foliage – The vibrant golden-yellow leaves offer exceptional color and visual appeal year-round.
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Compact and Bushy Growth – Ideal for smaller spaces, low hedges, or as an accent plant in containers.
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Low Maintenance – A hardy, easy-to-grow shrub that requires minimal care once established.
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Year-Round Interest – The brilliant foliage holds its color throughout the seasons, brightening the garden even in winter.
Height and Width of Plant
Euonymus fort. ‘Goldy’ typically grows to a height of 45-60cm and spreads to a width of 60-90cm, forming a dense, rounded shape that maintains its compact size throughout the year.
Where to Site Your Euonymus fort. ‘Goldy’
This adaptable shrub thrives in both full sun and partial shade, though the best golden color is achieved with more sunlight. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil but is tolerant of a variety of soil types. ‘Goldy’ is ideal for adding color to small spaces, containers, or garden borders, and it works well in both contemporary and traditional garden designs.
How to Grow and Care for Your Euonymus fort. ‘Goldy’
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Soil – Prefers moist, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral, but it can tolerate a variety of soil types.
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Light – Grows best in full sun to partial shade, with the brightest golden foliage occurring in sunnier spots.
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Watering – Regular watering is required during dry periods, but it is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
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Maintenance:
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Pruning – Minimal pruning is required. A light trim in early spring helps maintain a compact, bushy shape and encourages fresh growth.
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Mulching – Apply mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep the roots cool, especially during hot summer months.
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Winter Care – Hardy in most climates but may benefit from protection from extreme cold and strong winds in harsher winter regions.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Euonymus fort. ‘Goldy’ pairs beautifully with other evergreen shrubs like Buxus (boxwood), Ilex (holly), and Taxus (yew). Its bright golden foliage also complements flowering plants such as Lavender, Astilbe, or Hydrangea, as well as ornamental grasses for an elegant contrast in texture and color. This shrub works well in modern, minimalistic garden designs, adding both color and structure.
With its vibrant golden-yellow foliage and compact form, Euonymus fort. ‘Goldy’ is a striking addition to any garden. Whether used as a low hedge, ground cover, or in containers, it provides a bold, cheerful accent that will brighten any landscape throughout the year.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
