Description

A bright and cheerful ground cover, Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ features striking golden-yellow foliage edged with green, topped with vivid blue flowers in spring. Perfect for lifting shady corners in South London gardens, it pairs beautifully with ferns, hellebores and other woodland-style planting.

Plants supplied in a 2LTR growers pot, decorative pot not included.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 10–15cm


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  Mature Spread: 50–100cm (spreading ground cover)


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  Flower Colour: Violet-blue


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  Flowering Period: Spring, with occasional repeat flowering


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  Foliage: Evergreen, variegated yellow and green leaves


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade (best colour in partial shade)


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Provides shelter for insects and ground cover for wildlife

Perfect For:

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  Coastal and urban gardens


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  Ground cover and underplanting


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  Low-maintenance evergreen structure


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  Mixed planting schemes

How to Grow:

Plant in well-drained soil in sun or shade and allow it to spread to form a dense, colourful carpet. Trim back if needed to control growth and encourage fresh, vibrant foliage.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.