Vinca Elizabeth Cran

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Rating: 4.8/5

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Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground. Semi-double, purple flowers adorn the plant in spring as it grows to about 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca Elizabeth Cran is commonly included in cottage gardens and used where a hardy groundcover is required. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket and allowed to cascade over the edges.

Vinca Elizabeth Cran is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Vinca available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

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, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Vinca Elizabeth Cran, Lesser Periwinkle Plant, Vinca minor Plants, Vinca minor Elizabeth Cran, Periwinkle Plant Vinca minor, Ground Cover Periwinkle Plant, Myrtle Vinca, Creeping Myrtle Periwinkle, Myrtle Vinca minor Periwinkle

Vinca Elizabeth Cran Details

Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, and 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. Semi-double, purple 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 Elizabeth Cran is commonly included in cottage gardens and 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.