Vinca minor 'Alba' - P9

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * evergreen * easy to care for * urban climate resistant, shade tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Lesser periwinkle 'Alba' is a creeping, carpet-like semi-shrub that can reach a height of 10 - 30 cm and a width of 30 - 50 cm. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from March to September.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Vinca minor 'Alba' forms wheel-shaped, white flowers from May. With the right care, re-flowering in September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Grave, ground cover, park, undergrowth, shade