Why choose Euonymus plants?

Euonymus plants are renowned for their hardiness and adaptability, making them ideal for gardeners looking for low-maintenance landscaping solutions. Some other features include:

Year-round interest — Most Euonymus varieties have evergreen foliage that provides lasting visual interest throughout all seasons.
Versatility — Suitable to grow as hedges, ground cover, or ornamental features, Euonymus can adapt and be used as various features in your garden. 
Disease resistance — These shrubs are generally pretty resilient against common garden pests and diseases that other species are more susceptible to. Euonymus japonicus ‘Jean Huges’, for example, is a great alternative for Buxus if you’re concerned about Box blight or moth. 
 

Tips for growing Euonymus

Growing Euonymus plants is straightforward, but a few tips can help you ensure they thrive:

Planting location — Most Euonymus species thrive in full sun to partial shade. Some can also tolerate full shade, but selecting a spot with some sun will help it blossom.
Soil — Euonymus plants aren't fussy about soil, but planting them in moist or normal soil can enhance their growth and health.
Pruning — A light prune or tidy-up is usually enough for most Euonymus plants. Trim them back to maintain their size and shape after flowering and remove any dead or diseased branches.

For more information on planting and care, visit our detailed Euonymus guide.

Our 12-month plant guarantee

At Hedges Direct, we're dedicated to providing you with the highest quality Euonymus plants. 

With our 12-month plant guarantee, if you think your hedge might have failed despite following our planting recommendations, we can advise on how to revive it or replace it for you if we think it has.*

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