Periwinkle Plants: 50 Vinca Minor Bare Root Ground Cover – Blue & Green

Periwinkle Plants: Your Guide to Vinca Minor Ground Cover

Transform your garden with the timeless beauty of Periwinkle plants, also known as Vinca Minor. This herbaceous perennial evergreen ground cover, originating from Europe, offers a lush carpet of green foliage and delicate blue-lavender flowers that bloom in spring and early summer. These charming blooms rebloom intermittently, providing visual interest throughout the year. This is an excellent choice as a ground cover for large, natural landscapes and around trees, offering a slightly more manicured look than V. major, with its luxurious foliage and dainty blue-purple flowers. Thriving in USDA Growing Zones 4 – 8, Periwinkle reaches a maximum height of 4 inches and spreads up to 18 inches, creating a dense, attractive ground cover.

Key Benefits of Periwinkle Plants:

• Evergreen Foliage: Enjoy year-round greenery with its persistent evergreen leaves.
• Beautiful Blooms: Delight in the blue-lavender flowers that add a splash of color to your landscape.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established, making it perfect for busy gardeners.
• Erosion Control: Effectively prevents soil erosion on slopes and embankments.
• Versatile Planting: Suitable for various garden settings, including woodland gardens, borders, and containers.

Vinca minor, or Periwinkle, spreads by rooting at the nodes. It has a more manicured look than V. major; with luxurious foliage and dainty blue-purple flowers. The plant grows horizontally more than vertically, however, with a maximum spread width of 18 inches at full maturity. This ground cover is perfect for adding texture and color to your outdoor space.

Planting and Care Tips:

• Plant bare root Periwinkle in well-drained soil.
• Choose a location with full shade to full sun, or medium sun exposure.
• Water regularly until established, then reduce watering frequency.
• Trim back in early spring to encourage new growth and maintain shape.
• Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer for optimal growth and flowering.

Choose Periwinkle plants (Vinca Minor) to create a beautiful, low-maintenance ground cover that will enhance your garden for years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions about Periwinkle Plants (Vinca Minor)

1. How many Periwinkle plants do I need per square foot for ground cover? We recommend planting approximately 6-12 Periwinkle plants per square foot to achieve a dense ground cover.
2. What is the best time of year to plant Periwinkle bare root plants? The ideal time to plant Periwinkle is in the spring or fall, when the weather is mild and the soil is moist.
3. How much sunlight do Periwinkle plants need to thrive? Periwinkle plants can tolerate a range of sunlight conditions, from full shade to full sun, but they perform best in partial shade.
4. How often should I water my Periwinkle ground cover? Water regularly until established, then reduce watering frequency to once or twice a week, depending on weather conditions.
5. Are Periwinkle plants deer resistant? Yes, Periwinkle plants are known for their deer resistance, making them a great choice for gardens in areas with deer populations.