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Vinca Minor 'Common Periwinkle' | 3" pots - 18 pack tray

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$44.99
  • Lavender-blue pinwheel blooms
  • Matures to Spreading wide by 3-6" tall
  • Hardy in USDA Zones 4 - 8
  • Plant in full sun to part shade
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Description

Shade and sun tolerant, the Vinca Minor is a versatile groundcover that makes itself at home in any landscape. Fast growing vines reach 3-6" tall and spread indefinitely over dry, rocky terrain as well as particularly wet soil. Spring will see beautiful lavender-blue pinwheel blooms emerge atop the glossy soft to dark green foliage, these blossoms will continue to sporadically appear through fall. Vinca Minor is a great choice for locations which prove tricky to plant in, and remains evergreen year-round.

One tray of Vinca Minor contains 18 young established plants in 3" pots.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Spacing Your Vinca Minor Periwinkle

When used as a groundcover, plant 8 inches apart for quick cover of smaller areas and 12 to 18 inches apart for large areas.

  • Scientific Name
    Vinca minor
  • Hardiness Zone
    4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Evergreen or Deciduous
    Evergreen
  • Features
    Deer Resistant, Flowering
  • Feature Color
    Green
  • Uses
    Groundcover
  • Water Needs
    Water-Wise
  • Bloom Season
    Summer

Growing Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8

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Vinca Minor 'Common Periwinkle' | 3" pots - 18 pack tray

$44.99

Shade and sun tolerant, the Vinca Minor is a versatile groundcover that makes itself at home in any landscape. Fast growing vines reach 3-6" tall and spread indefinitely over dry, rocky terrain as well as particularly wet soil. Spring will see beautiful lavender-blue pinwheel blooms emerge atop the glossy soft to dark green foliage, these blossoms will continue to sporadically appear through fall. Vinca Minor is a great choice for locations which prove tricky to plant in, and remains evergreen year-round.

One tray of Vinca Minor contains 18 young established plants in 3" pots.

Pot size

  • 18 Pack: 3" pots
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