There are parts of every garden that are shady and difficult to populate with healthy plants that provide service as ground cover but will also delight the eye too, Vinca minor ?Gertrude Jekyll' is a worthy contender. The weed-suppressing shiny evergreen foliage will remain through the year and forms a backdrop to its pristine white flowers from spring until autumn. Vinca isn't only a shade-loving plant, it is happy in sunny positions too so this versatility and it's low growing creeping habit means that you can just plant it and leave it to get on with it's job. Height: 20cm (8) Spread: 50cm (19).
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.