About

Vinca minor 'Multiplex' is a low-growing evergreen shrub that reaches a height of up to 20 cm. It features spreading, rooting stems and pairs of glossy, dark green leaves arranged oppositely. From mid-spring through late summer, it displays semi-double purple blooms measuring up to 3 cm in diameter.

About the genus

Vinca consists of evergreen subshrubs and herbaceous perennials that feature simple, opposite leaves. The plants produce individual, five-lobed flowers shaped like a salver, which emerge from the axils of the leaves.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

1-1.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow in any but very dry soil, in full sun (for best flowering) to partial shade. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well

Pruning

To restrict growth, cut back hard in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by division or semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to rust diseases