Botanical Name: Common Names:
Vinca minor Dwarf Periwinkle, Lesser Periwinkle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Prostrate, Running, Spreading
Description:
Evergreen, low-growing, perennial, groundcover with dense green, spreading foliage. From spring and throughout the year masses of bright blue star-like flowers appear. A great hardy ground cover that continually spreads. As the arching stems make contact with the soil they set roots, so best to ensure that the plant is confined to your property and it doesn't escape. Ideal for a shady areas and under story plantings.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Embankment, Feature, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a part-shade position in a well-drained soil with added compost, but will adapt to most conditions. give a light prune after flowering to keep to desired shape and avoid it escaping. For best results water regularly.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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