About
An evergreen perennial or subshrub, to around 20cm high but spreading via long, trailing shoots that root at the nodes. Leaves are small, oval to elliptic and glossy intense green. Violet-coloured double flowers are produced from late 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 sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, 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 typeShrubs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitTrailing, Matforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any but very dry soil, in sun or shade; flowering is best in full sun. Has potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
PruningTo restrict growth, cut back hard in early spring
PropagationPropagate by division or semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal infections including Phoma blight, rhizoctonia root rot and rust diseases