Periwinkle
Periwinkle
Vinca minor
Vinca minor
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- Groundcover that quickly forms a dense green cover.
- Perfect for shade and partial shade spots in the garden.
- Flowering in spring and summer with charming purple flowers.
- Excellent for erosion control on slopes and borders.
- Low maintenance and easy to combine with other plants.
Vinca minor, also known as Lesser Periwinkle (Dwarf Periwinkle or Periwinkle), is a compact, evergreen groundcover that forms a dense mat. This plant brings soft, glossy foliage to any garden with its graceful, low-profile stems. evergreen and groundcover qualities shine here.
It features a trailing habit and robust resilience, thriving in a range of soils and conditions. It is low-growing and shade-tolerant, making it dependable in varied spots across the garden.
In suitable climates, this plant supports biodiversity and delivers year-round color; it remains hardy and evergreen through mild winters.
Care & Watering
Vinca minor thrives as a drought-tolerant groundcover; water deeply during dry spells, avoid waterlogging, and mulch to retain moisture.
Maintenance
Remove spent blooms, trim back annually to control spread, monitor for root rot in poor drainage, and fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release product.
Location & Tips
Plant in well‑drained soil with partial shade to full sun; it forms dense mats, suppresses weeds, and is ideal for borders and slopes.
The lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor) brings with its glossy dark green leaves and abundant purple flowers an elegant, natural appearance.
As a decorative accent, the lesser periwinkle provides a mood-enhancing color contrast and a soft, rich-in-texture carpet that enhances any garden view.
Perfect for anyone looking for a charming, calming green detail.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 8 a 12 |
| Standing | Shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Evergreen., Group planting., Ground cover. |
| Flower color | Blue |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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