Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'
lesser periwinkle
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: any but very dry soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
- Flowering period: April to September
- Flower colour: pure-white
- Hardiness: fully hardy
If grown in a reasonably sunny position, this lesser periwinkle will provide an abundant show of pure white flowers, which contrast well with the deep green leaves. A compact form, it is suitable for growing in pots, or for filling gaps at the front of a border. - Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring.
Athyrium filix-femina
lady fern
A delicate, graceful fern
Asarum europaeum
wild ginger
Lustrous foliage for a shady corner
Polygonatum × hybridum
common Solomon's seal
Green-tipped, creamy white flowers
Hosta 'Francee' (fortunei)
plantain lily
Olive-green leaves with smart white margins
Liriope muscari
big blue lily-turf
Purple, wand-like flowers and evergreen foliage
Epimedium × youngianum 'Niveum'
barrenwort
Heavenly pure white flowers
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