Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

lesser periwinkle

Eventual height & spread

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

lesser periwinkle

  • 9cm pot
  • £6.39 £7.99
  • available to order from late spring
  • 6 × 9cm pots
  • £20.79 £25.99
  • available to order from late spring
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  • Standard £5.95
  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: any but very dry soil
  • Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
  • Flowering period: April to September
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    Pairs of dark green leaves develop along the long trailing stems, eventually creating a dense mat of rich green foliage that can be used to help keep weeds at bay. The 5-petalled flowers, which appear on long stalks, are a rich shade of plum-purple.

  • Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring.