Alba

Periwinkle | Vinca minor - Alba

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Discover the stunning Periwinkle Alba (Vinca minor), a hardy, easy-to-grow perennial that transforms any garden with pristine white flowers blooming from spring through early fall. This versatile spreading groundcover thrives in virtually any light condition and soil type, making it perfect for borders, coastal gardens, baskets, and challenging shaded areas. With year-round evergreen foliage and exceptional cold-hardiness, it's an low-maintenance solution for creating lush, elegant coverage in just 2-5 years.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitSpreading, Trailing
Foliage typeEvergreen

Suitability: Baskets, Coastal gardens, Cottage gardens, Ground cover, Large containers
Position: Border | Front, Ground Cover
Light: Dappled shade, Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil acidity: Any
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Loam-based compost, Multipurpose compost, Sandy, Stony
Hardiness: H6 [-20 to -15ºC] Hardy | Very cold winter
Time to maturity: 2–5 Years
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Established height: 20 cm
Established spread: 90 cm
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: White
Growing skill: Easy
Genus: Periwinkle | Vinca minor
Aspect: All

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RHS · Vinca (general reference)

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