Botanical Name: Common Names:
Vinca minor Darts Blue Dwarf Periwinkle, Lesser Periwinkle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate
Description:
Popular evergreen low-growing perennial with dense dark-green shiny leaves and masses of light-blue star-like flowers during Spring. Perfect groundcover for a shady area. Grows approx. 10-15cm tall x 45-60cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Embankment, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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