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Collection of three Vinca - Vinca minor, Alba and Atropurpurea

Vinca minor sp., Alba, Atropurpurea
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Collection contains 3 plants

  • 1 x Vinca minor Alba
  • 1 x Vinca minor Atropurpurea
  • 1 x Vinca minor

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The three small periwinkles in this collection are robust and easy-to-maintain perennial ground covers, suitable for gardeners of all levels. They have evergreen dark green foliage, which remains attractive even in winter, and bloom in spring. The wild species Vinca minor produces bright blue-violet flowers, 'Alba' is its pure white flower form, and 'Atropurpurea' displays dark purple flowers. These perennials prefer well-drained soil and partial shade, although they can tolerate full sun. Whether used to adorn borders, rockeries, or containers, these small periwinkles are versatile.
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil type
Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Flowering time March to June
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Collection items (3 plants)

Description

Renowned for their robustness and ease of maintenance, varieties of lesser periwinkle (Vinca minor) are particularly appreciated as ground cover. This collection brings together three excellent varieties offered at a very affordable price. Vinca minor, V. minor 'Alba', and V. minor 'Atropurpurea' offer evergreen, glossy dark green foliage and beautiful flowering between March and May. The height of their foliage varies between 15 and 25 cm, making them perfect for creating an attractive green carpet all year round. Withstanding temperatures as low as -30°C, they thrive in any well-drained soil, even dry in summer, and can flourish in both full sun and partial shade.

This collection consists of:

1 x Vinca minor: the species type with 3 cm, bright violet-blue flowers. It forms a carpet 25-30 cm high and 1 m or more in width.

1 x Vinca minor 'Alba': a more compact variety (15 cm high) with bright white, eye-catching flowers.

1 x Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea': its foliage measures about 20 cm in height, and its flowers are dark purple.

Each of these varieties has its own characteristics while retaining the advantages of the classic lesser periwinkle, such as evergreen foliage and hardiness. These lesser periwinkles are ideal for planting in borders, but they can also be installed in rockeries or in a container. For rapid ground cover, plan for 6 to 9 plants per square metre. Varieties with more vigorous growth, like Vinca minor, should be planted with a spacing of 30 to 45 cm from each other, while for more compact varieties like 'Alba', a spacing of 25 to 30 cm is recommended.

The lesser periwinkles in this collection can be grown with plants that have similar soil and exposure requirements. Hardy ferns, such as Dryopteris erythrosora, offer an interesting contrast in texture with the smooth foliage of the periwinkles. Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost', with its silvery foliage, can also create a beautiful harmony. Hostas are another option; their broad foliage complements the narrower leaves of the periwinkles. All of these plants allow you to create a small harmonious scene in partial shade.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time March to June
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 3 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Vinca

Species

minor

Cultivar

sp., Alba, Atropurpurea

Family

Apocynaceae

Other common names

periwinkle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Periwinkles accept any type of well-drained soil and are more beautiful in soil that does not dry out, although they tolerate summer drought and do not require watering once established. They thrive in all exposures, with a preference for partial shade. They will flower best in full sun, in northern regions. They tolerate limestone and poor soils perfectly. If they become too invasive, prune the stems at the end of winter to limit their growth.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-prepared, well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions If the periwinkle becomes too invasive, prune the stems at the end of winter to limit its growth. To achieve even cleaner foliage, trim it every two years, at the end of January.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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