Periwinkle Vinca minor

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Common periwinkle - silhouette
Development of the common periwinkle
Common periwinkle - position
Reproduction of the common periwinkle
Common periwinkle - care
Common periwinkle
Tip

More about the plant below:

Common Periwinkle Vinca minor
ategory : shrubs
position : partial shade, shade
height : 10-30 cm
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : neutral, slightly alkaline, slightly acidic
soil preferences : fertile, humus, permeable
watering: mediumcolor of leaves / needles
: green, yellow-green, white-greencolor of flowers
: blue, purple, whitehabit
: creepingflowering period
: May, Augustseeding
: -reproduction
: herbaceous cuttings, clump division, layeringleaf durability
: evergreenapplication
: ground cover, beds, parksgrowth rate
: fast

Periwinkle - silhouetteDevelopment of the common periwinklePeriwinkle - positionReproduction of the common periwinklePeriwinkle - careApplication of the common periwinkleAdvice

Common periwinkle - silhouette

The common periwinkle creates unique carpets woven from tiny blue flowers and dark green leaves. The homeland of the periwinkle is the forests of central and eastern Europe, as well as central Asia.Periwinkle keeps leaves all year round. Between April and May, star-shaped flowers appear on short erect shoots.These, depending on the variety, can be purple purple ('Rubra' variety) or white ('Alba' variety).

Development of the common periwinkle

Thanks to the long, constantly rooting shoots of the periwinkle, it creates dense carpets 10-15 cm high. The plant related to the common periwinkle is the greater periwinkle. As the name suggests, it is taller than its relative, it also has larger flowers and leaves.Moreover, it prefers slightly warmer positions.

Common periwinkle - position

The common periwinkle likes semi-shaded to shady sites and humus, loose, fresh ground.

Reproduction of the common periwinkle

The easiest way to propagate plants is to cut off rooted shoots.It is also possible to acquire new plants by both dividing and cutting.

Common periwinkle - care

For the periwinkle to spread, it must have a steady supply of nutrients.Therefore, during the growing period, it is recommended to supply the crop with a single dose of compost.

Common periwinkle

Periwinkle is taken very well between trees and shrubs, and also in open areas in the shade.Suitable for growing in containers, e.g. in boxes mounted on a railing or hanging baskets.