Vinca Minor Gertrude Jekyll

£12.49

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Description

A classic, low-growing evergreen, Vinca minor ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ produces crisp white star-shaped flowers against glossy green foliage, brightening even the shadiest corners of South London gardens. Perfect for ground cover, it pairs beautifully with ferns, hellebores and other shade-loving plants.


 


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


 


Key Features & Care:




  • Mature Height: 10–15cm


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


  • Flower Colour: Pure white


  • Flowering Period: Spring, with occasional repeat flowering


  • Foliage: Evergreen, glossy dark green leaves


  • Fragrant: No


  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing


  • Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


  • Position: Full sun to partial shade (thrives in shade)


  • Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


  • Soil PH: Acid, neutral


  • Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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

 


Perfect For:


• Coastal and urban gardens
• Ground cover and underplanting
• Low-maintenance evergreen structure
• Mixed planting schemes


 


How to Grow:


Plant in well-drained soil in sun or shade and allow it to spread naturally to form a dense carpet. Trim back if needed to keep it within bounds and encourage fresh growth.


 


Please note:


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