Euonymus grandiflorus 'Ruby Wine'
spindle tree
Euonymus grandiflorus 'Ruby Wine' can be grown as either a large deciduous shrub or small tree. Producing cream flowers in summer followed by pale pink four-ribbed fruit with black seeds and orange arils, it's often primarily grown for its fiery autumn colour, when its shiny, dark green, toothed leaves turn a vivid shade of crimson-burgundy.
This showy spindle makes a outstanding feature, as either a stand-alone specimen, or as part of backdrop for the border. Plant it in a sunny spot for best autumn leaf colour, and let it warm the senses as the temperatures drop.
This showy spindle makes a outstanding feature, as either a stand-alone specimen, or as part of backdrop for the border. Plant it in a sunny spot for best autumn leaf colour, and let it warm the senses as the temperatures drop.
How to care for Euonymus grandiflorus Ruby Wine:
When planting, dig a generous hole and mix some well-rotted compost or manure into the soil to enrich it before backfilling. Also incorporate mycorrhizal fungi to boost establishment. After planting, apply 5-7cm (2-3in) of organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Prune after flowering, as needed, to maintain shape and control size, removing any old, crossing, or misdirected stems. Dormant pruning before spring helps rejuvenate the plant, but heavy tip pruning is generally not required unless shaping is desired. Thinning the interior improves airflow and overall health.
Prune after flowering, as needed, to maintain shape and control size, removing any old, crossing, or misdirected stems. Dormant pruning before spring helps rejuvenate the plant, but heavy tip pruning is generally not required unless shaping is desired. Thinning the interior improves airflow and overall health.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
3m
Eventual spread:
2.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
2 litre pot
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