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Vinca Minor Alba 2L Pot Vinca Minor Alba
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
FAST GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
FULL SHADE
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Description
Vinca minor 'Alba', commonly known as White Lesser Periwinkle, is a versatile evergreen ground cover plant admired for its glossy foliage and pure white flowers. This attractive low-growing perennial spreads to form a dense carpet of dark green leaves, making it an excellent choice for suppressing weeds and covering bare soil.
In spring and early summer, the plant produces charming white star-shaped flowers that brighten borders and shaded areas. These delicate blooms contrast beautifully against the evergreen foliage and may continue to appear sporadically throughout the growing season.
Vinca minor 'Alba' is particularly well suited to shaded areas, woodland gardens, banks, borders, and underplanting trees and shrubs, where its spreading habit creates a lush and low-maintenance ground cover. Its evergreen leaves provide year-round colour and structure, while the white flowers add seasonal interest.
Hardy and adaptable, this reliable plant thrives in sun, partial shade, or full shade and grows well in most soil types, including clay and chalk.
Supplied in a 2L pot, this established plant is ready to quickly spread and create a beautiful ground-covering display.
Evergreen ground cover perennial
Glossy dark green foliage year-round
Pure white 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 2L 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 tidy growth.
Winter Care:
Fully hardy in the UK and retains its foliage throughout winter.
Q: Is Vinca minor 'Alba' 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 occasional blooms later in the season.
Q: Is it good 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