Lesser Periwinkle. A mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing stems of dark green leaves, silver variegated with a cream edge. Double and single blue flowers produced from mid-spring to autumn. Max Height 10cm to 20cm. Flowers April to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Vinca minor ‘Silver Service’
A mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing stems of dark green leaves, silver variegated with a cream edge. Double and single blue flowers produced from mid-spring to autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Vinca |
|---|---|
| Species | minor |
| Varietry | 'Silver Service' |
| Common Name | Lesser Periwinkle |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 10cm, 20cm |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, silver, cream |
| 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 | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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