Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle 3 Litre Pot

Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle

This reliable evergreen ground cover forms dense mats of glossy foliage with a profusion of violet-blue flowers in spring. Trailing stems root as they spread, creating excellent coverage for difficult areas.

Seasonal Highlights

• Violet-blue flowers throughout spring
• Occasional repeat flowering in autumn
• Year-round glossy evergreen foliage

Key Features

• Excellent ground cover for shade or sun
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
• Self-rooting stems suppress weeds effectively
• Very hardy and low maintenance
• Tolerates dry shade once established

Perfect For

• Shady banks and slopes
• Underplanting shrubs and trees
• Woodland gardens
• Ground cover in difficult areas

Growing Tips

Plant in sun or shade in any reasonable soil. Particularly useful in dry shade under trees. Space plants 30cm apart for quick coverage. Trim back after flowering if needed to maintain density. Very drought tolerant once established.

Looks Great With

Perfect companion for Helleborus, Pulmonaria, and spring bulbs. Combines well with Heuchera and Ferns in shaded areas.

An indispensable evergreen ground cover that solves difficult planting problems while providing attractive flowers and foliage with virtually no maintenance.

Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Moderate Growing Mid-spring to late summer Violet-blue Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.