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Groundcover · EvergreenSKU 172480

Vinca minor 'Alba' - White Lesser Periwinkle 3 Litre Pot

Vinca minor 'Alba' - White Lesser Periwinkle 3 Litre Pot

Vinca minor
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Lesser periwinkle
Vinca minor
Pet Safe
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Hardiness
H6 (-20 to -15°C)
Mature size
0.1-0.5m tall × 1-1.5m wide
Foliage
Evergreen
Flowers
Purple, Blue
Flowering
Spring, Summer
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Aspect
North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
Supplied as
Pot Grown
Growth rate
Moderate
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About Vinca minor 'Alba' - White Lesser Periwinkle 3 Litre Pot

Vinca minor 'Alba' - White Lesser Periwinkle

The white-flowered form of this classic ground cover offers luminous blooms that brighten shaded areas. Trailing stems create dense evergreen coverage with a carpet of pure white flowers in spring.

Seasonal Highlights

  • Pure white flowers throughout spring
  • Occasional repeat flowering in autumn
  • Year-round glossy evergreen foliage

Key Features

  • White flowers illuminate shady spots
  • Excellent ground cover for shade or sun
  • Self-rooting stems suppress weeds effectively
  • Very hardy and low maintenance
  • Tolerates dry shade once established

Perfect For

  • Brightening dark corners and shady banks
  • Underplanting shrubs and trees
  • White-themed gardens
  • Ground cover in difficult areas

Growing Tips

Plant in sun or shade in any reasonable soil. Particularly valuable in shaded areas where white flowers provide brightness. Space plants 30cm apart for quick coverage. Trim back after flowering if needed. Very drought tolerant once established.

Looks Great With

Beautiful with Helleborus, Brunnera, and white spring bulbs. Combines well with Hosta and Ferns in woodland settings.

A valuable white-flowered ground cover that brings light to shaded areas while providing reliable evergreen coverage with minimal care required.

Plants well with

Our growers' picks to plant alongside Vinca minor 'Alba' - White Lesser Periwinkle 3 Litre Pot for a fuller, longer-lasting display.