Euonymus ‘Bravo’ Hedge

Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo'

Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo' is a compact, upright evergreen with glossy dark green leaves edged in cream, making a bright, low formal hedge that stays colourful all year.

It typically grows around 20–40cm a year and is usually kept as a hedge up to about 1–1.5m. It clips neatly, copes with coastal salt and town pollution, and lights up shady corners where plain green hedges look dull. Supplied pot grown, so it can be planted for most of the year.

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Variegated evergreen
Compact, upright habit
Copes with coastal sites
Pot grown, plant most of the year

Growth Rate Slow 10-20cm per year

Overall Height Compact up to 1.5 metres

Root Types Pot Grown

Plant Position Partial Shade, Coastal, Exposed, Full Sun

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Euonymus ‘Bravo’ Hedge Root Types

Choose from our range of Euonymus ‘Bravo’ Hedge sizes and root types below.

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Pot grown Euonymus 'Bravo' hedging

From £12.95 per plant 3 heights in stock

Pot grown hedging is incredibly easy to establish, our high quality hedging plants provide a speedy way to get a beautiful looking hedge. Pot grown hedging gives reliable results and provided they are well watered, plants can be stored safely until you are ready to plant them out.

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Available height

30-40cm

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Pot Grown
Single plants
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£12.95
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Hedge length (m)

Plants needed

3 plants per metre recommended

Available height

40-60cm

Pot Grown options

Pot Grown
Single plants
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£27.95
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Hedge length (m)

Plants needed

3 plants per metre recommended

Available height

60-80cm

Pot Grown options

Pot Grown
Single plants
Free UK Delivery on orders over £200
Box delivery
£27.95
£27.95 per plant

Hedge length (m)

Plants needed

3 plants per metre recommended

Choosing your Euonymus Bravo plants

Bravo is supplied pot grown in two sizes. Choose the larger plants if you want a hedge that looks finished sooner.

Size	Plants per metre	Best for
40–60cm	3	Low hedges, edging and borders
60–80cm	3	Low to medium hedges with more height from day one

Plant in a single row at 3 per metre. For a wider, fuller hedge, use a staggered double row. Pot-grown plants can go in for most of the year when the ground is workable.

Why choose Euonymus Bravo?

Colour all year

Bravo's leaves are dark green in the centre with an irregular creamy edge, so the hedge looks bright in every season, including winter. It is an easy way to add light to a dull boundary, a shady side passage or a front garden.

A neat, upright shape

As a form of Euonymus japonicus, Bravo grows upright and bushy rather than low and spreading, so it makes a proper low hedge that clips into a crisp shape. Like other Euonymus japonicus, it is not affected by box blight or box tree caterpillar.

Which variegated Euonymus?

	Bravo	Silver Queen	Emerald 'n' Gold
Species	E. japonicus	E. fortunei	E. fortunei
Leaf colour	Green with creamy edges	Green with white edges	Green with gold edges
Habit	Upright and bushy	Low and compact	Low and compact
Best for	Low to medium formal hedges	Very low hedges and edging	Very low hedges and edging

For very low hedges and edging, compare Euonymus Silver Queen and Euonymus Emerald 'n' Gold. For a plain dark green hedge, see Euonymus Green Spire or Euonymus Jean Hugues.

Choosing the right hedge

Is Euonymus Bravo right for you?

A great choice if you want:

A colourful, variegated evergreen hedge
Low formal hedges and borders
Brightening shady or dull spots
Coastal and town gardens
A Box alternative with colour

Consider another hedge if:

You want a tall privacy screen
You prefer plain green foliage
The ground stays waterlogged
You want a very low edging plant

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Buying help

Buying FAQs

How many Euonymus Bravo plants do I need per metre?

Plant both sizes, 40–60cm and 60–80cm, at 3 plants per metre in a single row. For a wider, fuller hedge, use a staggered double row.

How tall does Euonymus Bravo grow?

Bravo is usually kept as a compact hedge up to about 1–1.5m. It grows around 20–40cm a year once established and is easy to keep at your chosen height with one or two trims a year.

Is Euonymus Bravo evergreen?

Yes. Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo' keeps its green and cream leaves all year, so the hedge stays colourful through winter.

Does Bravo grow in shade?

Yes, it grows in partial shade, but the variegation is brightest with some direct light. In deep shade it grows more slowly and the colour is less striking.

What is the difference between Bravo and Silver Queen?

Bravo is a form of Euonymus japonicus with an upright, bushy habit and creamy edges, so it makes a proper low hedge. Silver Queen is Euonymus fortunei, with white edges, slower growth and a lower, more compact habit, so it suits very low hedges and edging.

Can I plant Euonymus Bravo near the coast?

Yes. Euonymus japonicus copes very well with salt-laden coastal air, so Bravo is a good choice for seaside gardens. In very exposed spots, cold winds can scorch the leaves in a hard winter, but it usually regrows in spring.

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