Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'

Southern Europe to Central Europe.

Lesser periwinkle 'Gertrude Jekyll' is a creeping and carpet-like growing semi-shrub. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 30 cm and is approx. 30 - 50 cm wide. Slow-growing.

High leaf ornamental value.

The white, wheel-shaped flowers appear from May to June. With the right care, re-flowering in September.

Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

The Lesser periwinkle 'Gertrude Jekyll' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Grave, ground cover, park, undergrowth, shade

Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- 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 roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

The Lesser periwinkle 'Gertrude Jekyll' sets beautiful accents together with:
Three-leaved woodland stonecrop, fat man.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: In the period from March to April.