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Versatile Vinca Collection

Common name: Lesser Periwinkle

Plum purple whorls and rich green foliage

-15 to -20°C

Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots

	3 for £20.00	just £6.67 each
	9 for £36.00	just £4.00 each
	15 for £48.00	just £3.20 each

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Boasting vigorous, verdant carpets of simple, paired leaves, the ‘Versatile Vinca Collection’ bears 5-petalled flowers from April through to September. Adaptable and robust enough to cope with almost any spot – ideal under shrubs or in shady spots where they bring colourful, weed-suppressing groundcover. Hardy and low maintenance, these ground cover beauties thrive in a variety of garden settings. Known for their evergreen foliage and vibrant flowers, these vinca varieties are perfect for adding year-round beauty to shady areas, woodland gardens, and mixed borders. The collection includes minor, minor ‘Atropurpurea’ and minor f.alba ‘Gertrude Jekyll’, each offering long-lasting colour through the spring and summer months. Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established Vinca grow well in moist, well-drained soil. Their spreading, low-growing nature makes them ideal for borders, hanging baskets and containers, where they add texture and interest. Whether used for weed suppression, landscaping, or simply to add colour to shady corners, the ‘Versatile Vinca Collection’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a resilient, easy-to-care-for plant that offers seasonal beauty and functional appeal throughout the year.

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What's Included	Vinca Minor Atropurpurea 9cm pot	Vinca minor 9cm pot	Vinca minor f.alba Gertrude Jekyll 9cm Pot
Latin Name	Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'
Common Name	Lesser Periwinkle
Hardiness	H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour	Purple
Format	9cm Pots
Position	Full-Shade, Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m)	0.20
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.50
AGM	Yes
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots	Yes
Good for Rockeries	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for groundcover	Yes
Latin Name	Vinca minor
Common Name	Lesser Periwinkle
Hardiness	H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour	Blue
Type	Perennial
Format	9cm Pots
Position	Full-Shade, Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m)	0.20
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.50
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots	Yes
Good for Rockeries	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for groundcover	Yes
Latin Name	Vinca minor f.alba 'Gertrude Jekyll'
Common Name	Lesser Periwinkle
Hardiness	H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour	White
Type	Perennial
Format	9cm Pots
Position	Full-Shade, Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage	Evergreen
Height in Maturity (m)	0.10
Spread in Maturity (m)	0.50
Soil Conditions	Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Acidity	Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect	East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots	Yes
Good for Rockeries	Yes
Good for wildlife	Yes
Good for pollinators	Yes
Good for groundcover	Yes