White Lesser Periwinkle

Particularly useful for lighting up shady corners, banks and slopes, Vinca minor f. Alba is a low, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with long, spreading shoots. The slightly pointed, ovate leaves are a deep, glossy, light-reflecting green, often marbled with lighter green in spring. Very pretty, single, pure white flowers bloom from April to September. White lesser periwinkle is a very easy, adaptable little plant which will grow virtually anywhere. Neater and more compact than other lesser periwinkles, it spreads to form good, weed-suppressing ground-cover, but is not as invasive as greater periwinkle; cut back any unwanted shoots after flowering.

Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Any but exceptionally dry soil
Position: Flowers best in full sun, but also happy in partial and full shade
Season of interest: All year, spring to early autumn in particular
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 8” (20cm) Spread: indefinite