Vinca minor ‘Alba’ (White Lesser Periwinkle)
Vinca minor ‘Alba’ (White Lesser Periwinkle)
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Vinca minor ‘Alba’ is a hardy evergreen groundcover that forms a dense carpet of glossy, dark-green foliage. Pure-white, five-petalled flowers appear prominently during spring, with occasional blooms continuing through summer and autumn. Its bright flowers and year-round foliage make it particularly valuable for illuminating shaded garden areas.
Reliable and easy to maintain, White Lesser Periwinkle is ideal for planting beneath trees and shrubs, covering slopes, edging shaded borders or cascading over retaining walls. Its spreading growth helps cover exposed soil and suppress weeds, making it an excellent choice for customers seeking an attractive and practical groundcover for challenging shaded positions.

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Mature height
Approximately 10–15cm
Mature width
Approximately 60–90cm or more
Spacing
Plant approximately 30cm apart for dense coverage
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy dark-green foliage with pure-white flowers
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Mainly spring, with intermittent flowers through summer and autumn
Sun tolerance
Partial shade to full shade
Maintenance
Low
Root System
Shallow and fibrous