Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner'
A dazzling autumn display
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner'
- A slow-growing, upright/spreading deciduous shrub
- Dark, corky wing-shaped leaves put on a stunning show in autumn, with bright, rich crimson tones. Small, pale green-yellow flowers in spring are followed by red-purple fruits in autumn which split to reveal bright orange seeds
- Give this colourful shrub pride of place in a front garden border - it will thrive in full sun or partial shade
- Grows to 1.5-2.5m high and wide within 10-20 years
- Hardy down to a frozen -20 degrees, this is a very low maintenance plant
- Pest resisant and drought tolerant
- All parts may cause severe discomfort if eaten. Wear gloves and wash hands after gardening
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' can be grown in a pot, provided you use a suitably sized container with good drainage.
How big does it get?
The Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' can reach a mature height of 1.5 to 2.5 metres and a spread of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring about 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' prefers well-drained soil of any type.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' requires moderate watering, needing about 2.5 centimetres of water per week.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' does not strictly require pruning, although you may remove dead or damaged branches if necessary. If you do prune, ensure temperatures are above 5 degrees Celsius to avoid frost damage.
How hardy is this plant?
Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H6, enduring temperatures down to -20°C.
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Meet Cameron
Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)
Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.
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