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Purple Wintercreeper
Purple Wintercreeper
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SKU: WIN PUR 3.5I-1
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Partial |
| Soil Condition | Well Drained, Moist |
| Mature Height | 0 - 1ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast-Growing |
| Planting Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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Description
Purple Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei βColoratusβ) β Evergreen Groundcover for Shade, Slopes & YearβRound Coverage
Purple Wintercreeper is a hardy, evergreen groundcover that solves multiple landscape challenges at once. It spreads quickly to form a dense, low carpet in sun or shade, stabilizes slopes with its strong root system, and develops a rich purple tint in colder weather for added seasonal interest. Its versatility allows it to function as a groundcover, edging plant, foundation accent, or even a climbing vine for vertical coverage.
Key Features:
β’ Evergreen foliage with a purple tint in cold weather
β’ Grows 6β9 inches tall and spreads by rooting stems
β’ Functions as groundcover, edging, foundation planting, or climbing vine
β’ Thrives in sun or partial shade
β’ Lowβmaintenance and adaptable to many soil types
β’ Excellent for erosion control on slopes and banks
Common Questions:
β’ What problem does Purple Wintercreeper solve? It covers bare ground in sun or shade, stabilizes slopes, replaces turf in lowβmaintenance areas, and provides evergreen color yearβround.
β’ Will it grow in shade? Yes, it performs well in both full sun and partial shade.
β’ Does it climb? Yes, it can climb walls, fences, chimneys, and trellises when allowed.
β’ Is it drought tolerant? Once established, it requires minimal watering.
β’ How fast does it spread? It spreads steadily by rooting stems, forming a dense mat over time.
β’ Is it invasive? It can spread aggressively if not pruned; trimming keeps it controlled.
Description:
Purple Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei βColoratusβ) is a durable evergreen groundcover valued for its ability to thrive in a wide range of conditions. Its glossy green leaves turn a deep purple in cold weather, adding winter interest. The plant spreads by rooting along the stems, creating a thick, weedβsuppressing carpet ideal for slopes, banks, and shaded areas where other plants struggle. Its versatility also makes it useful as edging, foundation planting, or a climbing vine for vertical accents.
Planting & Care:
β’ Spacing: Plant 18 inches apart; 100 plants cover up to 225 sq. ft.
β’ Soil: Prefers wellβdrained soil but adapts to most soil types
β’ Sun: Full sun to partial shade
β’ Water: Water regularly during establishment; droughtβtolerant afterward
β’ Fertilizer: Apply a balanced slowβrelease fertilizer in spring
β’ Maintenance: Prune to control spread or shape, especially if used as a climber
Seasonal Notes:
β’ Evergreen foliage provides yearβround color
β’ Purple winter tint adds seasonal interest
β’ Coldβhardy and resilient in many climates
Ideal Uses:
β’ Groundcover for sun or shade
β’ Edging along paths and sidewalks
β’ Erosion control on slopes and hillsides
β’ Foundation planting
β’ Climbing vine for walls, chimneys, fences, or trellises
β’ Lowβmaintenance lawn substitute
Explore more options in our Evergreen Groundcovers collection, including Vinca Minor for shaded areas needing fast coverage.
Order Purple Wintercreeper:
Enhance your landscape with the resilient, evergreen coverage of Purple Wintercreeper from Greenwood Nursery. Its versatility, durability, and yearβround color make it an excellent choice for slopes, foundations, and lowβmaintenance groundcover areas.
Shipping Information:
β’ Available Sizes: 3.5βinch/pint pots (1 plant) and bareβroot bundles (25 plants)
β’ Restrictions: Cannot ship to IN, ME, MD, or NY
Related Collections:
β’ Evergreen Groundcovers
β’ FastβGrowing Groundcovers
β’ ErosionβControl Plants
β’ ShadeβLoving Plants
Planting Instructions
How Your Plants Are Shipped & Care Instructions
To ensure a seamless transition to your garden, please follow the specific steps below based on the type of plant you ordered:
π¦ 1. Container-Grown Plants
Our container-grown plants are shipped with fully established root systems nestled in premium potting media.
- Unpack & Water Instantly: Carefully remove the protective packaging and check the soil moisture. Give the pot a thorough watering until moisture runs out the bottom drainage holes.
- Acclimation Period: Place your container plant in a sheltered, partially shaded location for 2 to 3 days to help it recover from transit before moving it to full sun.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the exact same depth it was sitting in its shipping container, gently loosening the outer roots if they are encircling the root ball.
- Moisture Control: Keep the soil consistently damp but never soggy for the first few weeks as the roots expand.
π± 2. Seedling & Liner Bare-Root Plants
Seedlings and liners are young, vibrant plants shipped without pots to make transit highly efficient.
- Immediate Attention: Unpack immediately upon arrival. If you cannot plant them right away, keep the roots moist and store them in a cool, shaded location out of the wind.
- Hydration First: Soak the roots in a bucket of water for 1 to 2 hours right before planting to wake them up.
- Planting: Spread the roots out naturally in the planting hole. Ensure the crown (where the roots meet the stem) sits right at the soil level. Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.
πΎ 3. Groundcover Bare-Root Plants
Groundcover bare-root bundles (like Vinca minor or Sedum) are shipped dormant or semi-dormant, ready to take off once in the ground.
- Check Moisture: Open the bundle immediately. The packing material around the roots should be damp. If planting is delayed a day or two, lightly mist the roots to keep them from drying out.
- Soak Before Planting: Soak the root systems in water for about an hour before putting them in the ground.
- Spacing & Depth: Plant them at the same depth they were growing previously, firming the soil gently over the roots to eliminate any air pockets. Water heavily right after planting and keep the area consistently moist until established.
Shipping Information
Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.
When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for theΒ next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.
Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).
An example ofΒ month-by-month shippingΒ would be as follows, as plants are available:
January - zones 9 - 10Β
February - zones 8 - 10Β
March - zones 7 - 10
April - zones 6 - 10
May - zones 5 - 9
June - zones 3 - 8
JulyΒ - zones 3 - 7
August - zones 4 - 7
September - zones 5 - 8
October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9
November - zones 6 (some areas)Β - 10Β
December - zones 8 - 10
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