Description
while the rich leaves keep it visually useful for most of the growing season
Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and encourage vigorous new growth
Watering: Water deeply during heat and drought to reduce stress and keep foliage looking fresh
Prune in late winter to keep the shape strong and encourage fresh flowering growth each year
slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support healthy foliage development
Purple Wintercreeper Smokebush while the rich leaves keepPurple Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei 'Coloratus') Purple Wintercreeper is a low growing evergreen groundcover valued for its dense coverage, glossy green foliage, and rich purple winter color. Its spreading stems create a carpet like effect that works well on slopes, banks, border edges, and managed landscape beds where year round foliage is needed. In fall and winter, the leaves shift from green to deep purple, adding seasonal color when many