Euonymus fortunei Emerald 'n' Gold

• Euonymus are best planted in well-drained soil. Position in a sheltered, sunny spot, although partial shade is feasible. 
• Prune young plants in mid to late spring to encourage bushy growth and generously apply a 5-7cm mulch of well-rotted garden compost or manure around the base of the plant.

To plant:

• Dig a hole twice the width of the roots, forking over the bottom to loosen the soil, and add some good quality fertiliser such as Blood Fish & Bone.
• Aim to plant at the same depth as the soil mark on the plant when supplied.
• Holding the plant upright in position with one hand, slowly backfill the hole with soil, and gently shake the plant, so the soil falls back around the roots.
• Use your heel to compact the soil around the plant to ensure good contact around the roots.
• If you're planting into pots, place some old rocks, stones or gravel in the bottom of the pot for drainage and ballast. Use the best compost you can buy.
• When the soil and air warms up from late March onwards, you should see the plant burst to life.
• Do not allow plants to dry out in the first four months after planting. Once established for one season, they will become much more tolerant to a lack of water, as the root system develops.