Hardy, evergreen ground-cover perennials that bring reliable structure, all-season colour and outstanding performance to shaded or low-light garden areas.
These Vinca plants are valued for their ability to thrive where many other plants struggle, offering dense spreading growth, glossy evergreen foliage and soft seasonal flowers that brighten borders, beds and underplanting throughout the year.
Highly versatile and easy to grow, Vinca provides natural weed suppression and dependable coverage, making it ideal for pathways, slopes, woodland-style planting, cottage gardens, wildlife areas and shaded borders beneath trees or shrubs. Each strong 17cm/2L plant establishes quickly, spreading steadily to form a long-lasting carpet of evergreen leaves.
The collection includes a range of distinctive varieties, from deep purple and pure white flowers to striking golden or silver-edged variegation. Whether used as a problem-solving ground cover in difficult areas or incorporated into mixed plantings for texture and colour, these Vincas offer professional-quality results with minimal maintenance.
Robust, shade-tolerant and exceptionally low maintenance, these 17cm/2L plants are supplied garden-ready with strong root systems that establish rapidly. Their reliable evergreen habit ensures year-round structure, making them a valuable addition to both private gardens and professional landscaping projects seeking durable, attractive and easy-care plants.
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Common Name: Lesser Periwinkle
Fully Grown Height & Spread: 10–20 cm H × 40–90 cm W
Growth Habit: Low, Spreading, Ground Cover
Perfect for: Shaded Borders, Beds, Path Edges, Underplanting, Woodland Gardens, Slopes
Foliage: Evergreen
Flower Colours (Variety Dependent): Deep Purple, Pure White, Bright Blue, Lavender-Blue
Foliage Colour (Variety Dependent): Green, Golden-Variegated, Silver-Edged, Golden-Toned
Planting Position: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil Type: Moist but Well-Drained Soil
Hardiness: Fully Hardy (UK)
Maintenance: Very Low – Minimal Pruning Required
Seasonal Interest: Evergreen Structure, Spring–Summer Flowers
Type: Evergreen Perennial (Vinca)
