Euonymus fortunei Summer Runner™ ('Mickaela') PPAF

• Pollinators: While the flowers are small, they may attract some small bees and flies
  
  
• Shelter: Dense growth provides habitat for ground-dwelling insects
  
  

Deer & Rabbit Resistance: Moderate – not a preferred food source due to leathery foliage

• Seasonality: Evergreen – offers year-round foliage coverage
  
  

Flowering Season: Early to mid-summer (June–July)

• Groundcover for Slopes & Banks – Excellent for erosion control with dense, trailing stems
  
• Mass Planting in Beds or Borders – Fills in space quickly and uniformly with rich green foliage
  
• Underplanting for Shrubs or Trees – Grows well in partial shade under taller plants
  
• Low Hedge or Edging Plant – Maintains a clean, mounded shape with light pruning
  
• Container Gardens or Hanging Baskets – Trailing habit adds texture and movement to container arrangements
  
  Urban & Coastal Landscapes – Tolerant of pollution and wind exposure

• Color: Bright, medium green foliage that remains fresh throughout the seasons
  
  
• Texture: Oval, leathery leaves with a soft gloss; dense and uniform coverage
  
  

Winter Behavior: Maintains color in cold seasons, with minimal discoloration

Tiny, greenish-white flowers; inconspicuous and not significant ornamentally

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or early fall
  
  
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soils; tolerates clay, loam, and sandy soils
  
  
• pH Preference: Neutral to slightly alkaline
  
  

Spacing: 18–24 inches apart for fast, uniform ground coverage

• When to Prune: Early spring to shape or rejuvenate
  
  
• How to Prune: Shear lightly to control spread or neaten edges
  
  

Maintenance Level: Very low – trim annually if necessary to contain growth

• New Plants: Water regularly until established
  
  
• Established Plants: Drought-tolerant; water during extended dry periods
  
  

Tip: Avoid standing water or heavy, soggy soil to prevent root issues

• Best Performance: Full sun to partial shade
  
  
• Adaptability: Tolerates full shade, though foliage may be slightly less vibrant
  
  

Ideal Setting: Versatile for underplantings, slopes, and shaded borders

Lush, deep green leaves may be clipped and used as filler foliage in cut arrangements

Can be shaped and harvested lightly for decorative seasonal greenery

• When to Fertilize: Early spring before new growth emerges
  
  
• How to Fertilize: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer around the base
  
  
• Mulching Tip: Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds around new plantings
  
  

• Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free; may occasionally attract scale or aphids
  
  
• Disease Resistance: Good; avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
  
  
• Erosion Control: Excellent choice for slopes and banks
  
  

Urban Tolerance: Thrives in city gardens; tolerates salt, pollution, and compacted soils

• Pollinated by: Insects – though the small blooms are not a primary pollinator source
  
  

Seed Production: Rarely sets noticeable fruit or seed in ornamental settings

Pair Summer Runner™ with texture and color-contrasting companions for visual impact and complementary growth habits:

For Color Contrast:

• Heuchera 'Caramel'
  
  
• Brunnera macrophylla
  
  
• Astilbe chinensis
  
  

For Structure:

Hydrangea arborescens

Cornus sericea (dwarf varieties)

Ilex crenata (compact types)

• For Texture or Shady Areas:
  
  
• Ferns (Dryopteris or Athyrium)
  
  
• Pulmonaria
  
  
• Hosta spp.