Lesser Periwinkle
Vinca minor 'Illumination'

Common Name: Lesser Periwinkle
Genus: Vinca
Species: minor
Cultivar: 'Illumination'
The Latin translation of the word Vinca refers to the strong shoots of plants in this Genus and their ability to restrict and constrain.
Category: Groundcover Plants
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Suitable for growing in containers, Long flowering period
Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.15 m (15 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 0.90 m (90 cm) |
Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Blue |
Foliage Colour: Gold, Green, Variegated | Flowering Period: April to September |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Clay/Heavy or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained
Marvellous mid-blue flowers from April to September and glossy golden leaves with dark-green margins. This striking variegated evergreen plant is excellent ground-cover for a small sunny border. Introduced in 2001 the trailing stems are ideal for softening hard landscaping or for spilling over the edges of a hanging basket.
Garden Care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring.
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Greater Periwinkle
Vinca major

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