Vinca Minor
Vinca minor, also known as lesser periwinkle, is a hardy and low-maintenance ground cover plant that keeps your garden green all year round. With its glossy, dark green leaves and small purple, white or blue flowers in spring, this outdoor plant adds colour and texture to borders, under trees and along paths. Vinca minor, also known as lesser periwinkle, is a hardy and low-ma...
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Colourful Vinca Minor plants for your garden
The Vinca minor, also known as the lesser periwinkle, is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover that keeps your garden green all year round. With its glossy dark green leaves and small purple, white or blue flowers in spring, this outdoor plant brings colour and structure to borders, under trees and along pathways. Its dense growth also helps keep weeds down.
The Vinca Minor grows naturally in Europe and parts of Asia. That origin has left it well adapted to changing conditions, which is exactly why it is so easy to look after.
Is the Vinca Minor toxic?
The lesser periwinkle is mildly toxic if swallowed. It's wise not to let children or pets eat the leaves or the flowers.
Is the lesser periwinkle hardy?
Yes, the Vinca Minor is hardy and keeps its leaves all year round. That keeps your garden green and attractive through the winter too.
When does the lesser periwinkle grow and flower?
The Vinca Minor grows mainly in spring and summer. From early spring to the start of summer the little purple or blue flowers appear, after which the plant forms a dense green carpet that stays visible all year.
Caring for the Vinca Minor
The lesser periwinkle is a strong, low-maintenance ground cover:
- Watering: water it when you plant it and during longer dry spells. After that the plant usually looks after itself.
- Light: grows well in sun to partial shade. In full sun it flowers most generously.
- Soil: thrives in soil that drains well.
- Pruning: barely needed; you can remove spent flowers or damaged stems in spring to encourage growth.
- Propagating: Propagating is easy by dividing the plant or from cuttings. Cut off a healthy stem, plant it in moist soil and let the cutting root. That way you spread your green carpet quickly.
What to do about diseases and pests?
The lesser periwinkle is generally strong, but it can occasionally suffer from:
- Leaf spot: Remove the affected parts to stop it spreading.
- Slugs: Put down slug pellets or a natural deterrent to keep them away.
The Vinca Minor range at Green Bubble
At Green Bubble you'll find healthy lesser periwinkles, straight from the grower. Perfect for borders, under trees or as low-maintenance ground cover.
Order your Vinca minor easily online and we'll deliver it to your door carefully and safely.
