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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Colorful Vinca minor plants for your garden
Vinca minor, also known as common periwinkle, is a strong 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 color and structure to borders, under trees, or along pathways. Thanks to its dense growth, Vinca minor also helps suppress weeds.
Vinca minor is native to Europe and parts of Asia. Because of this origin, the plant is well adapted to changing conditions and is therefore very easy to care for.
Is Vinca minor toxic?
Common periwinkle is mildly toxic if ingested. It is therefore advisable to keep children and pets from eating the leaves or flowers.
Is common periwinkle winter hardy?
Yes, Vinca minor is winter hardy and keeps its foliage year-round. This ensures your garden remains attractive and green even in winter.
When does common periwinkle grow and bloom?
Vinca minor mainly grows in spring and summer. From early spring to early summer, purple or blue flowers appear, after which the plant forms a dense green ground cover that remains visible throughout the year.
Caring for Vinca minor
Common periwinkle is a strong and low-maintenance ground cover plant:
- Watering: Water when planting and during prolonged dry periods. After that, the plant usually takes care of itself.
- Light: Grows well in sun to partial shade. It flowers most abundantly in full sun.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil.
- Pruning: Minimal care needed; remove spent flowers or damaged stems in spring to encourage growth.
- Propagation: Easy to propagate by division or cuttings. Cut a healthy stem, plant it in moist soil, and let it root.
Diseases and pests
Common periwinkle is generally very strong, but it may occasionally suffer from:
- Leaf spot disease: Remove affected parts to prevent spreading.
- Slugs: Use slug pellets or natural deterrents to keep them away.
Vinca minor assortment at Green Bubble
At Green Bubble, you will find healthy Vinca minor plants directly from the grower. Perfect for borders, under trees, or as a low-maintenance ground cover.
Order your Vinca minor easily online, and we will deliver it safely and carefully to your home.
