Vinca minor 'Illumination'
lesser periwinkle
Marvellous, mid-blue flowers from April to September and glossy, golden leaves with dark green margins. This striking, variegated,...
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Plant description
Marvellous, mid-blue flowers from April to September and glossy, golden leaves with dark green margins. This striking, variegated, evergreen plant is excellent groundcover for a small, sunny border. Introduced in 2001, the trailing stems are ideal for softening hard landscaping or for spilling over the edges of a hanging basket.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Vinca minor Illumination:
To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring.
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