Gold Splash Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei 'Roemertwo' GOLD SPLASH)
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Evergreen Perennial Vine-like shrub in the Celastraceae Family
Soft green leaves splashed with bright gold variegation, plus showy fall fruit most groundcover euonymus lack -- a compact, tidy habit from Spring Meadow Nursery's Proven Winners ColorChoice line.

A compact, shrubby wintercreeper selection with soft green leaves splashed in bright yellow variegation that brightens through the season. Showy fruit appears in fall, a trait many groundcover euonymus selections lack, adding extra seasonal interest beyond the foliage. Bred by Spring Meadow Nursery and marketed by Proven Winners as Gold Splash(R), it keeps a tidy, rounded habit rather than sprawling.

Pros

  • Bright gold-splashed evergreen foliage
  • Showy fall fruit display, unusual for a euonymus this compact
  • Tidy, rounded habit -- doesn't sprawl like some wintercreeper forms
  • Adapts to sun or shade

Cons

  • No US plant patent could be confirmed (trademarked trade name only)
  • Prohibited for sale in several states including Indiana (see auditnote)
  • Low-severity toxicity if parts are eaten
Highlights
  • Bred by Spring Meadow Nursery; marketed by Proven Winners as Gold Splash(R)
  • Showy, persistent fruit in fall -- most groundcover euonymus selections barely fruit at all
  • Compact, mounded habit at 18-24in both dimensions
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 18 - 24 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 5a - 8b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Dry, Evergreen, Formal Garden, Foundation, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Hedges, Good for Mass Planting, Groundcover, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Insignificant Flowers, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Potentially Toxic, Shrub, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Variegated Foliage, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period June
Flower Color Green (Insignificant)
Foliage Color

Commonly Planted with...

Pairs well with dark-leaved companions like Heuchera or purple-leaved Barberry to set off its gold variegation.

Photos of This with...

Royal Burgundy Japanese Barberry, Blue Rug Juniper 'Wiltonii'
 
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 05/17
2024 : 02/08 - 05/18
2023 : 03/02 - 05/21

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