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Vinca minor (Lesser periwinkle)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Vinca minor
Other names
Lesser periwinkle, Lady's flower, Running myrtle, Small periwinkle, Trailing myrtle, Wintergreen
Genus
Vinca Vinca
Species
V. minor - V. minor is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and single, violet-blue flowers from spring to early autumn.
Vinca minor is: Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Flower
Violet in Spring; Violet in Summer; Violet in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
General care
Pruning
This plant can be invasive left unchecked.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Vinca minor (Lesser periwinkle) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Easy to grow in all soils, except for very dry soils. Flowers well in full sun but also very useful for shady areas as well.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Vinca minor
Other names
Lesser periwinkle, Lady's flower, Running myrtle, Small periwinkle, Trailing myrtle, Wintergreen
Genus
Vinca Vinca
Species
V. minor - V. minor is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and single, violet-blue flowers from spring to early autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
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Colour
Flower
Violet in Spring; Violet in Summer; Violet in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
General care
Pruning
This plant can be invasive left unchecked.
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Vinca minor (Lesser periwinkle) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Easy to grow in all soils, except for very dry soils. Flowers well in full sun but also very useful for shady areas as well.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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