White Album Wintercreeper

White Album Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei 'Alban')

White Album Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei 'Alban') is a compact, evergreen groundcover valued for its striking variegated foliage and versatility in both sun and shade. This dense, mounding plant adds year-round interest with its crisp white and green leaves, creating a clean, modern aesthetic in borders, slopes, and foundation plantings.

Distinctive Features

'Alban' is notable for its bold variegation�bright white margins surrounding rich green centers on small, ovate evergreen leaves. The dense growth habit makes it effective as a groundcover, yet it can also climb if allowed, thanks to its natural trailing and vining tendencies. In cooler months, the foliage may develop pinkish or bronze tones, enhancing its seasonal appeal.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to full shade
• Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soils
• Water: Low to moderate once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5�9

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Crisp variegation stands out in shaded garden areas
• Groundcover: Dense mat helps suppress weeds on slopes and banks
• Foundation Plantings: Low profile adds structure near buildings
• Erosion Control: Helps stabilize soil with spreading habit
• Containers or Hanging Baskets: Attractive trailing foliage in planters

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once established
• Pruning: Prune lightly to maintain shape or contain spread
• Fertilizing: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring if desired
• Mulching: Use mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds
• General Maintenance: Remove reverted green shoots to preserve variegation

Why Choose White Album Wintercreeper?

• Bold Variegation: Bright white-edged leaves add contrast in all seasons
• Evergreen Groundcover: Maintains color and coverage through winter
• Shade Tolerant: Thrives where other groundcovers struggle
• Low Maintenance: Minimal pruning and adaptable soil requirements
• Focal Point: A striking choice for borders, beds, or containers

Euonymus fortunei 'Alban' brings vivid color and structure to the landscape, offering a dependable and eye-catching focal point or groundcover solution for sun and shade alike.