Lesser Periwinkle. A mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing stems of dark green leaves. Dark plum-purple flowers produced from mid-spring to autumn. Max Height 10cm to 20cm. Max Spread Indefinite. Flowers April to September. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’
A mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing stems of dark green leaves. Dark plum-purple flowers produced from mid-spring to autumn.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Vinca |
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Species | minor |
Varietry | 'Atropurpurea' |
Common Name | Lesser Periwinkle |
Flower Colour | Purple |
Soil | Most types |
Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm, 20cm |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Spread | Indefinite |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Prostrate |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green |
Flowers From | April, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Ground cover |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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