Six-pack of Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety' ground cover plants - Hardy plantWhether you put it in a pot on the patio or plant it as a hedge in the garden, the Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety' (Euonymus fortunei) is a fantastic ornamental shrub! Enjoy the cheerful emerald coloured leaves all year round. The winter hardy plant retains its colour all year round. You can plant the euonymus all year round, provided temperatures have not dipped below freezing. Prune the euonymus in spring and summer. Position the plant in a place with