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Vinca Minor - 5L Pot Vinca Minor
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
FAST GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (Blue)
FULL SHADE
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Description
Vinca minor, commonly known as Lesser Periwinkle, is a reliable and versatile evergreen ground cover plant valued for its glossy foliage and delicate spring flowers. This low-growing perennial spreads steadily to form a dense carpet of rich green leaves, making it excellent for suppressing weeds and covering bare soil.
During spring and early summer, the plant produces attractive violet-blue star-shaped flowers that stand out beautifully against the evergreen foliage. In mild conditions, occasional blooms may continue throughout the growing season, adding further seasonal interest.
Vinca minor is particularly useful for shaded areas, woodland gardens, banks, borders, and underplanting trees and shrubs, where its spreading habit creates a lush, low-maintenance ground cover. Its evergreen leaves provide year-round colour and texture, while the flowers brighten shaded spaces.
Hardy and adaptable, this dependable perennial thrives in sun, partial shade, or full shade, and grows well in a wide range of soil types, including clay and chalk.
Supplied in a 5L pot, this well-established plant provides an excellent starting size for quickly creating dense, attractive ground cover.
Evergreen ground cover perennial
Glossy dark green foliage year-round
Violet-blue star-shaped flowers
Flowers in spring and early summer
Excellent for shade and woodland planting
Ideal for borders, banks, and under trees
Low maintenance and easy to grow
Supplied in a 5L pot
Position:
Plant in full sun, partial shade, or full shade.
Planting:
Thrives in most well-drained garden soils and tolerates clay and chalk.
Watering & Feeding:
Water regularly during establishment. Once established it becomes relatively drought tolerant.
Pruning:
Trim if required to control spread and maintain a tidy appearance.
Winter Care:
Fully hardy in the UK and retains foliage throughout winter.
Q: Is Vinca minor evergreen?
Yes, it keeps its glossy green foliage throughout the year.
Q: When does it flower?
It flowers mainly in spring and early summer, sometimes with additional blooms later in the season.
Q: Is it suitable for shade?
Yes, it is excellent for shaded areas and woodland planting.
Q: Does it spread?
Yes, it gradually spreads to form a dense ground-covering carpet.
Q: Can it be planted under trees?
Yes, it performs very well under shrubs and trees where other plants struggle.
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Step 1
Root Grow & Fertiliser
Ensure you buy root grow and fertiliser with your plants at the time of purchase
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Step 2
Prepare Your Planting Area
Make sure your planting area is in good condition and suitable for planting
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Step 3
Plant & Feed
Plant with root grow & the second feed. Support plants if necessary. Water regularly