Euonymus fortunei 'Golden Prince' (Wintercreeper)

Plant Profile

Euonymus fortunei 'Golden Prince' is a classic variegated wintercreeper cultivar (PP3211, introduced 1970 by Hancock). It is a low, spreading evergreen vine/groundcover with glossy, dark green leaves boldly margined in bright golden yellow. Can climb with support. Very hardy and adaptable.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Celastraceae
• Genus: Euonymus (yoo-ON-ih-mus)
• Species: fortunei (for-TOO-nee-eye)
• Cultivar: 'Golden Prince' (PP3211)
• Hybridizer: Hancock
• Introduction: 1970
• Synonyms: Euonymus fortunei var. radicans, E. radicans, E. japonicus var. acutus, E. japonicus var. chinensis, E. japonicus var. radicans

Growing Conditions

Sun or shade, any well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Very tough.

Landscape Uses

Groundcover, erosion control, climbing vine, containers. Bright foliage year-round.

Maintenance

Trim to control. Watch for euonymus scale. Can be invasive; check local guidelines.