About
An evergreen sub-shrub to 45cm in height, forming a clump of erect leafy flowering stems and long prostrate rooting stems, with ovate leaves margined with cream. Flowers violet-blue, 4-5cm in width, opening from spring to autumn.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesHerbaceous borders, cottage gardens, cutting.
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in all but the driest soils. Flowers best in full sun but very useful for shady areas. Has the potential to become a nuisance if left unchecked
PruningPruning group 6
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn and by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust