Vinca minor

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Vinca minor, Vinca Vinca minor, Vinca_minor, Common Periwinkle, Periwinkle Ground Cover, Myrtle Ground Cover, Creeping Vinca, Creeping Myrtle Plant, Creeping Myrtle Vinca

Vinca minor, known as Common Periwinkle, is an herbaceous perennial often used as a groundcover. It features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground and take root as they grow. Single, purple-blue flowers adorn the plant in spring as it grows to 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca minor is commonly included in cottage gardens or used where a hardy groundcover is required.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Groundcover Plants
Height:	10 cm
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Vinca minor, Vinca Vinca minor, Vinca_minor, Common Periwinkle, Periwinkle Ground Cover, Myrtle Ground Cover, Creeping Vinca, Creeping Myrtle Plant, Creeping Myrtle Vinca

Vinca minor Details

Vinca minor, known as Common Periwinkle, is an herbaceous perennial often used as a groundcover. It features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground and take root as they grow. Single, purple-blue flowers adorn the plant in spring. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and will expand to cover 1 m but can be contained with trimming. This plant grows in almost any soil condition except at the extremes of wet and dry and thrives in shaded conditions. It is tolerant of frost, wind, and extended dry periods once established. Vinca minor is commonly included in cottage gardens or used where a hardy groundcover is required. It can be mown to ‘freshen it up’ and will regrow again without issue. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket and allowed to cascade over the edges.