Botanical Name: Common Names:
Vinca minor Illumination 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 and gold variegated 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. Grows approx. 10-15cm H x 30-60cm W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
<15cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Embankment, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Apocynaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow, Variegated
Flower Colour: Blue
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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