{"product_id":"gold-splash-wintercreeper","title":"Gold Splash Wintercreeper","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Bright Gold Evergreen Groundcover That Shines Through Winter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Splash Wintercreeper (\u003cem\u003eEuonymus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Splash') is the brightest of the wintercreepers — glossy green leaves boldly splashed and edged in vivid gold, held year-round on a low, spreading evergreen. It hugs the ground as a colorful groundcover, drapes over walls and edges, and tolerates sun, shade, clay, and tough urban sites. Whether you want a glowing gold carpet under a Maple Grove tree, an evergreen edger spilling over an Edina retaining wall, or off-season color in a Woodbury bed, Gold Splash brings light to the landscape all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGold Splash Wintercreeper Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEuonymus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Splash'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Splash Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–4 feet — low and spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade; brightest gold in good light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate. Consistent moisture while establishing; quite adaptable once settled.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8; in the Twin Cities (zone 4b–5a) plant in a sheltered spot with reliable snow cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery adaptable — tolerates Minnesota clay-loam, urban, and dry soils. Prefers well-drained ground.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadleaf evergreen — glossy leaves boldly variegated with bright gold, held year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable in zone 5a; marginal in colder, exposed zone-4b sites — shelter from winter sun and wind to prevent leaf burn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native — native to Asia. Vigorous; it can root where stems touch soil and climb, so site where you can keep it in bounds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGold Splash Wintercreeper Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBright Evergreen Groundcover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower and more spreading than other wintercreepers, Gold Splash makes an excellent gold groundcover for slopes, bed fronts, and tough spots under trees, knitting together to suppress weeds and glowing through the off-season. Space plants about 3 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEdging and Wall Spiller\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts trailing habit looks great spilling over a retaining wall, raised bed, or border edge, softening hard lines with bright evergreen color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShade-Tolerant Winter Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles more shade than most variegated plants and keeps its gold through a Minnesota winter — a useful, hard-to-find combination for shaded foundations and under-tree plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Gold Splash Wintercreeper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in \u003cstrong\u003espring (May, after the ground thaws)\u003c\/strong\u003e for the longest establishment window — the safest choice for a broadleaf evergreen here. \u003cstrong\u003eEarly fall (late August–mid September)\u003c\/strong\u003e can also work if you plant early enough to root in before freeze. Avoid mid-summer heat and never plant after mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Gold Splash Wintercreeper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a spot sheltered from harsh winter sun and wind — the biggest factor in keeping the evergreen leaves clean through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep, so the crown sits at or slightly above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosen heavy clay and mix in 20–30% compost; ensure the spot drains well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the plant, backfill, firm gently, and water in thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 3 feet apart for a groundcover effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch 2 inches with shredded bark, kept off the stems, to insulate roots and hold moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Gold Splash Wintercreeper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks 1–2: water deeply every 2–3 days. Month 1–2: about twice a week. Month 3–6: roughly weekly during active growth, easing off when rainfall is adequate. \u003cstrong\u003eGive it a deep soak just before the ground freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e — broadleaf evergreens lose moisture through their leaves all winter, and going into freeze well-watered helps prevent winter burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn established Gold Splash is quite drought-tolerant, needing supplemental water mainly during extended dry spells. Continue the late-fall deep soak each year for winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Gold Splash Wintercreeper survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e In zone 5a, yes, especially in a sheltered spot. In colder, exposed zone-4b sites it's marginal — plant it out of harsh winter sun and wind, mulch well, water deeply before freeze, and count on reliable snow cover. As a low groundcover, snow cover protects it especially well. Some leaf burn in a tough winter is normal and grows out in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really stay evergreen here?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — it holds its bright gold-variegated leaves year-round, which is the whole appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it native to Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — wintercreeper is native to Asia. It's vigorous and can root along the ground or climb, so plant it where you can keep it contained and trim as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tolerate shade and clay?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes to both, though the gold is brightest with more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny pests to watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Euonymus can get euonymus scale; keep plants healthy and watch for white specks on stems and leaf undersides, treating early if it appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCanadale Gold Wintercreeper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a taller, gold-edged evergreen wintercreeper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoonshadow Wintercreeper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mounding evergreen with gold-centered leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Shadow Fothergilla\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blue-foliage shrub with spring flowers and brilliant fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese White Spirea\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact, easy white-flowered shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink Beauty Potentilla\u003c\/strong\u003e — a tough, long-blooming shrub for sunny spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Gold Splash Wintercreeper Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a knitted gold groundcover carpet, space plants 3 feet on center (the body's own spacing). Per row:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRow or Bed Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (3 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–14 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beds deeper than 3–4 feet, add a second staggered row at the same spacing. As a wall spiller or bed-edge accent, a group of 3 at 2.5–3 feet apart fills in within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGold Splash Wintercreeper Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh new growth pushes with the boldest gold variegation of the year, quickly re-covering any winter-burned tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense, glossy gold-and-green mat that suppresses weeds and trails over walls and edges; gold stays brightest with good light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds its variegated color while perennials die back — the bed edge stays \"planted\" looking deep into November.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen gold under and above the snow line — rare winter color for a groundcover; snow cover actually protects it in zone 4b.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Shade-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/canadale-gold-wintercreeper\"\u003eCanadale Gold Wintercreeper\u003c\/a\u003e — the taller gold-edged sibling; use it as the back tier with Gold Splash carpeting the front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moonshadow-wintercreeper\"\u003eMoonshadow Wintercreeper\u003c\/a\u003e — gold-centered leaves on a mounding form for a two-texture evergreen combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-shadow-fothergilla\"\u003eBlue Shadow Fothergilla\u003c\/a\u003e — the body's own pairing; powder-blue foliage above the gold carpet, plus spring bottlebrush blooms and fiery fall color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-beauty-potentilla\"\u003ePink Beauty Potentilla\u003c\/a\u003e — a tough, long-blooming shrub that flowers all summer above the evergreen mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Gold Splash Wintercreeper Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Gold Splash if you need year-round color in a tough spot — sun or part shade, clay or urban soil, slopes, bed fronts, and wall edges where you can let it knit together; a sheltered site with snow cover is ideal in zone 4b. It's not a fit for exposed, windswept sites with no snow cover (winter burn gets ugly) or for gardeners who want a strictly stay-put plant — it roots as it spreads, so plan to edge it once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54230599762225,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Gold_Splash_Wintercreeper_2.jpg?v=1779074416","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/gold-splash-wintercreeper","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}