Teds's Garden
lesser periwinkle
Genus: Vinca.
Species: Vinca minor.
■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
This prostrate, evergreen plant forms a neat carpet of lance-shaped, dark green leaves - excellent for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade. The wonderful, pure-white flowers - borne over a long period from April to September - are valuable for lightening dark areas. More compact than other varieties, it's perfect where space is limited.
■Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring.
■Eventual Height: 15cm
■Eventual Spread: 50cm
