Euonymus Japonicus Extravaganza Sense

Plant Fact File:

• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
• Common Name: Japanese Euonymus ‘Extravaganza’
• Botanical Name: Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’
• Growth Habit: Compact, rounded
• Height: 60-90 cm (24-36 inches)
• Spread: 60-90 cm (24-36 inches)
• Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves with creamy white margins
• Flower: Inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers in late spring to early summer
• Fruit: Small, pink to reddish capsules in autumn
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining soil
• Uses: Hedging, borders, containers, mass planting

Description:

Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’ is a compact, rounded evergreen shrub prized for its glossy, dark green leaves edged with creamy white margins. The foliage provides year-round interest and makes a striking contrast against the darker green interior of the plant. In late spring to early summer, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers may appear, followed by small, pink to reddish capsules in autumn.

Key Features:

• Glossy Foliage: One of the standout features of Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’ is its glossy, dark green leaves with creamy white margins. The foliage adds brightness and texture to the garden, creating a visually appealing display throughout the year. The variegated foliage provides a striking contrast and can serve as a focal point in the landscape.
• Compact Growth Habit: ‘Extravaganza’ has a compact, rounded growth habit, making it well-suited for use as a low hedge, border plant, or specimen in containers. Its moderate size allows for versatility in landscaping, and it can be easily maintained to the desired shape and size through pruning.
• Year-Round Interest: With its evergreen foliage and sporadic flowering and fruiting, Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’ offers year-round interest in the garden. The variegated leaves provide color and texture, while the occasional flowers and fruit add seasonal highlights, ensuring visual appeal throughout the seasons.
• Versatile Uses: This cultivar of Japanese Euonymus is highly versatile and can be used in various ways in the landscape. It is ideal for hedging, where its compact growth habit and variegated foliage create a dense, attractive barrier. It also works well as a border plant, mass planting, or specimen in containers, adding texture and interest to garden beds and patios.
• Low Maintenance: Euonymus japonicus ‘Extravaganza’ is relatively low maintenance and requires minimal care once established. It thrives in moist, well-draining soil and is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions. Regular pruning can help maintain its shape and promote denser growth, but otherwise, it is relatively pest and disease resistant.