About
A ground cover plant that grows well in shade, featuring large dark emerald leaves and vibrant purple-blue flowers with a yellow centre. This evergreen plant has a spreading habit and can grow to a height of 50cm, slightly taller than many other Vinca varieties.
About the genus
Vinca can be evergreen subshrubs or herbaceous perennials, with simple, paired leaves and solitary, 5-lobed, salver-shaped flowers in the leaf axils
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Spreading branched, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHumans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in all but the driest soils. Flowers best in full sun but very useful for shady areas
PruningControl by cutting back to remove any unwanted growth
PropagationCan be propagated by cuttings, division, layering, or seeds. See RHS Propagation Techniques for more details
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust