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A vigorous low growing shrub covered with large (4-8 cm across) dark, evergreen leaves. Numerous violet-blue flowers growing from the axils sprinkle the plant from April till June and in smaller amounts for the rest of summer.

The most vigorous of all euonymus. Large, 6 cm across, evergreen glossy leaves turn deep scarlet in autumn and become green again in spring. This change of colours provides year round interest and enlivens the garden. A perfect groundcover plant for sunny, semi- shady or even shady sites, especially for large areas. Plant 5 plants per square meter. Very good frost-hardiness.

An ornamental climber, supporting itself by means of aerial roots. White flowers are borne in large, flattened cymes. Leaves heart-shaped, dark green, turning yellow in autumn. Though slow-growing (0,5m of annual growth), it eventually reaches 6m.
Superb species for partially shady or shady positions, walls, tree trunks and as a groundcover. Best in moist and acid soils.
Pruning: moderate, only when needed.

This vigorous and spreading climber is recognized as one of the hardiest ivy cultivars. Reaches a height of over 20m (1m of annual growth). Notable for its glossy dark green leathery leaves with white veins. It attaches itself to supports by aerial roots.
The plant's longevity makes it particularly suitable for growing over pergolas, walls and fences thus creating evergreen cover, as well as for climbing up a big ...

An evergreen dwarf shrub that spreads over the ground forming a dense mat. Small, 3 cm across, deep green leaves. Stems grow between 30 and 80 cm annually. It bears attractive flowers that vary in colour: blue in the species and blue, purple and white in the cultivars. It’s best grown in partial shade or shade and in moderately moist soil. Plant 10 plants per square meter. Sufficiently frost-hardy.

An evergreen dwarf shrub that spreads over the ground forming a dense mat. Small, 3 cm across, deep green leaves. Stems grow about 30-80 cm annually. Attractive violet-purple flowers. It’s best grown in partial shade or shade and in moderately moist soil. Plant 10 plants per square meter. Sufficiently frost-hardy.

White flowers from April to September. Evergreen, deep green foliage. Stems grow between 30 and 80 cm annually and spread covering the ground with a dense mat. It’s best grown in partial shade or shade and in moderately moist soil. Plant 10 plants per square meter. Sufficiently frost-hardy.

Blue flowers from April to September. Evergreen, deep green foliage. It's one of the best ground covering forms. Stems grow between 30 and 80 cm annually and spread as a dense mat. It’s best grown in partial shade or shade and in moderately moist soil. Plant 10 plants per square meter. Sufficiently frost-hardy.

Double, blue flowers from April to September. Evergreen, deep green foliage. Stems grow between 30 and 80 cm annually and spread forming a dense mat. It’s best grown in partial shade or shade and in moderately moist soil. Plant 10 plants per square meter. Sufficiently frost-hardy.

A very attractive form bearing blue flowers from April to September. Evergreen, deep green leaves edged with white. Stems grow between 30 and 80 cm annually and spread as a dense mat. It’s one of the best ground covering forms. It’s best grown in partial shade or shade and in moderately moist soil. It’s very good also on sun. Plant 10 plants per square meter. Sufficiently frost-hardy.

A vigorous, semi-evergreen species reaching 3m (1m of annual growth) on a suitable support. Interesting, green with yellow veins leaves. Flowers small, white, changing to yellow with age from June to October. Berries small, purplish-black with a light waxy bloom. Succeeds in mediocre soils, but may freeze during severe winters.
Best planted in sheltered or half-shaded positions, both as a climber or a groundcover. Well suited for scrambling over ...

An ornamental climber, supporting itself by means of aerial roots. White flowers are borne in large, flattened cymes. Attractive heart-shaped, slivery glaucous leaves turn yellow in autumn. Though slow-growing (0,5m of annual growth), it eventually reaches 6m.
Superb species for partially shady or shady positions, walls, tree trunks and as ground cover.

A charming plant with attractive foliage: relatively large leaves, 5 cm across, are creamy-yellow in spring and over time turn green with a wide creamy-yellow margin. The margin becomes white in summer. It tolerates pruning well and forms quickly a dense tangled mat. If left untrimmed, it will climb, attaining in a few years 2-3 m in height, and will bear rather inconspicuous flowers followed by fruit. It can freeze ...

The most valuable of all white-flowered forms. Silky white flowers from April to September. Evergreen, deep green leaves. Stems grow between 30 and 80 cm annually and spread as a dense mat. It’s best grown in partial shade or shade and in moderately moist soil. Plant 10 plants per square meter. Sufficiently frost-hardy.

Great evergreen ground cover for a variety of shady locations in all types of gardens, parks, public spaces.

A vigorous dwarf shrub covered with large (4-8 cm across), dark evergreen leaves with irregular splashes of yellow in the middle. Numerous violet-blue flowers growing from the axils sprinkle the plant from April till June and in smaller amounts till the end of summer.

Shrub covered with large (4-8 cm across), dark evergreen leaves with irregular creamy-white splashes in the middle. Numerous violet-blue flowers growing from the axils sprinkle the plant from April till June and in smaller amounts till the end of summer.

A valuable cultivar of regular growth with dark, glossy evergreen leaves and light violet-blue flowers blooming just above them. Both leaves and flowers are larger than the average in the species. Free-flowering in April, continues less abundantly throughout summer. The cultivar is regarded more disease resistant than other periwinkles. Thrives in fertile, humified soil and after it takes roots it tolerates temporary draughts. Recommended particularly for shaded and semi-shaded sites ...

Attractive, evergreen variety of bright yellow, glossy, elliptic leaves with dark green margins, 2-3 cm long. Violet-blue flowers 2.5 cm in diameter. Free flowering from the end of April till May, continues until October. Yellow dioecious shoots, the sterile ones procumbent and rooted at the nodes create lackluster covers, the fertile ones elevated to about 10-15 cm, with flowers developing in the axils. Tolerates average soil but thrives in humous, ...

An intriguing cultivar of green, yellow-margined and yellow-splashed leaves and white blossom. Not very expansive, therefore useful for covering small spaces. Recommended for public areas.