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Vinca minor 'Colada' P9 Vinca minor 'Colada' P9
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Key Features
EVERGREEN
FAST GROWING
HAS FLOWERS (White)
COLOURFUL FOLIAGE
Seasonal Availablity
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Description
Vinca minor ‘Colada’ is a charming, compact periwinkle variety prized for its elegant pure white flowers and neat evergreen foliage. Blooming abundantly in spring and often repeating through summer and early autumn, this variety brightens shaded areas, borders, banks, and underplanting schemes with crisp, clean colour.
Its low, spreading habit forms dense, glossy mats of evergreen leaves that provide excellent year-round groundcover. Ideal for difficult garden spots-including dry shade- Colada’ is hardy, adaptable, and low maintenance, making it a reliable performer in a wide variety of planting situations.
Supplied in a P9 pot, this young plant establishes quickly and spreads evenly to create a beautiful, weed-suppressing carpet of foliage and flowers.
- Pure white flowers in spring, with repeat blooms into summer
- Evergreen groundcover forming dense, tidy mats
- Excellent for shade, dry shade, slopes, and underplanting
- Hardy, reliable, and extremely low maintenance
- Supplied as a strong P9 young plant
- Perfect for brightening darker areas with clean white colour
- Ideal for borders, banks, edging, and woodland gardens
- Tolerates a wide range of soils, including poor conditions
Position: Grow in partial shade or full shade. Tolerates sun if soil is kept moist.
Planting: Plant in well-drained soil. Add compost to improve poor soils, though Vinca is forgiving and adaptable.
Watering & Feeding: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, water only during prolonged dry spells. Feed lightly in spring if needed.
Pruning: Trim after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth. Cut back wandering stems if spread needs controlling.
Winter Care: Fully hardy and evergreen. No special winter care required.
Q: How tall does Vinca minor ‘Colada’ grow?
Typically 10–15cm tall with a wide, spreading habit.
Q: What makes ‘Colada’ different?
Its pure white flowers offer a clean, elegant alternative to the usual blue or purple blooms.
Q: Does it flower more than once?
Yes-mainly in spring, with intermittent blooms through summer and autumn.
Q: Is it good for dry shade?
Excellent-one of the best groundcovers for difficult, dry areas.
Q: Is it evergreen?
Yes-the glossy leaves stay year-round.
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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