Vinca minor 'Illumination' or Lesser Periwinkle is a versatile low maintenance plant that offers so much. Because of it's trailing habit and low height it makes the perfect ground cover solution. The variegated evergreen foliage will romp over sunny banks or beneath trees in either full sun or shade and will also provide delightful violet-blue periwinkle flowers from late spring to autumn. Vinca minor 'Illumination' will also earn its keep as a year round trailing plant for hanging baskets or containers. Height: 20cm (8) Spread: 50cm (20).
An invaluable plant for brightening dull corners of the garden, these vigorous, low-growing evergreen perennials will thrive in sun or shade in most soils. Its trailing stems root easily where they touch the ground, eventually forming a mat of glossy green leaves that act as a superb weed suppressant. A proven garden performer, guaranteed to be suitable for UK gardeners at every level of experience periwinkles are easy to grow, hardy and very low maintenance - the perfect plant for any gardener who wants great results with very little effort. You can therefore plant this in the garden with confidence, for stunning displays for many years to come. Supplied as a collection of 3 established plants in 9cm pots, 1 each of: Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' luxurious deep plum coloured blooms. H10cm (4in) x W100cm (3ft) . Fl April - September. Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' is delightful, with glossy green leaves and white flowers. H10cm (4in) x W100cm (3ft) Fl April - September. Vinca minor 'Seng' a mat of mauve flowers. H10cm (4in) x W100cm (3ft) Fl April - September.
Wonderful plants for ground cover and pretty too. The delicate flowers are deep violet with rich green foliage;borne over a long period forming a rich dense carpet over walls;rockeries or anywhere you want to add colour. Happy in shady spots and good for suppressing weeds.