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Vinca Minor Ralph Shugert 3 Litre Pot
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Vinca Minor Ralph Shugert 3 Litre Pot

Evergreen, prostrate, spreading shrub that forms extensive mats of small, glossy, dark green leaves with white margins. Bears small lavender-blue flowers mainly from mid spring to early summer. 

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Vinca, commonly known as periwinkle, is a versatile and hardy evergreen ground cover plant. It is valued for its attractive, glossy green foliage and its charming, funnel-shaped flowers, which can be found in shades of blue, purple, or white, depending on the variety. Vinca is often used to quickly cover bare soil, suppress weeds, and provide year-round greenery in shaded or partially shaded areas.

 It is also known for its resilience, thriving in a range of soil conditions and requiring minimal maintenance. Ideal for garden beds, and borders, and as a ground cover, Vinca adds both beauty and functionality to diverse landscape settings.

Vinca Minor Ralph is an evergreen, prostrate, spreading shrub that forms extensive mats of small, glossy, dark green leaves with white margins. Bears small lavender-blue flowers mainly from mid-spring to early summer. Requires sun or partial shade and moist soil.

The Vinca Minor Ralph is a versatile evergreen ground cover, admired for its glossy, dark green foliage and charming, star-shaped blue flowers. This hardy plant blooms from early spring through summer, providing a beautiful carpet of colour that brightens up shady areas in the garden. With its low-growing, spreading habit, Vinca Minor Ralph is perfect for filling in gaps, controlling erosion, or as an attractive underplanting beneath trees and shrubs.

Where to Position Your Vinca Minor Ralph

Vinca Minor Ralph thrives best in partial shade to full shade, making it an excellent choice for areas where other plants may struggle. It should be planted in well-drained, fertile soil to support healthy growth and abundant flowering. This resilient plant is adaptable to various soil types and can tolerate dry conditions once established, making it a reliable choice for enhancing garden aesthetics. Regular watering during dry periods will help maintain its lush foliage and vibrant blooms.

Growth and Maintenance

Known for its hardiness and low-maintenance nature, Vinca Minor Ralph spreads quickly to form a dense mat of foliage, making it ideal for ground cover. Minimal maintenance is required; simply trim back in early spring to control its spread and remove any dead or damaged stems. This plant is generally pest and disease-resistant, making it a dependable option for easy garden care.

Characteristics

  • Features glossy, dark green leaves and star-shaped blue flowers that bloom from early spring to summer.
  • Low-growing, spreading habit is perfect for ground cover, erosion control, or underplanting.
  • Thrives in partial shade to full shade and well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to various soil types.
  • Requires minimal maintenance; trim in early spring to control spread and remove dead growth.
  • Tolerant of dry conditions once established, making it a hardy and reliable garden choice.
  • Pot grown, available year-round.

Vinca Minor Ralph Shugert 3 Litre Pot Grasslands Nursery Winter Hardy Slow Growing Summer Purple Evergreen

Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.

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