Vinca minor f. alba 'Gertrude Jekyll'
lesser periwinkle 'Gertrude Jekyll'
An evergreen perennial to 10cm in height, forming a compact mat of small, dark green ovate leaves, with abundant, pure white flowers 2-2.5cm in width
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Vinca can be evergreen subshrubs or herbaceous perennials, with simple, paired leaves and solitary, 5-lobed, salver-shaped flowers in the leaf axils
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in all but the driest soils. Flowers best in full sun but very useful for shady areas. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn and by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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