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If you have a shaded area of the garden and require attractive groundcover then there is no better choice than a vinca. These delightful shrubs have a creeping habit and will spread outwards on the ground. Most vincas are evergreen which means that they will provide you with interest all year round and they also offer long-lasting floral interest with the flowers that show from April to September.
You can plant a vinca in any moist soil and it will thrive; for the best flowers then plant it in full sun, but if you require groundcover for a shaded area then vinca will still do well.
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Vinca minor Atropurpurea
Purple Lesser Periwinkle
Common Name: Purple lesser periwinkle Latin Name: Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shade.Flowering period/colour: April to September/ Violet blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.1m/1.2mSpecial features: An attractive creeping plant that is great for evergreen groundcover.This is a delightful little shrub which features ovate, dark green leaves and a pretty floral display. The flowers are long-lasting and show from April to September: they are deep purple in colour and are nestled between the healthy foliage. You can plant this periwinkle for groundcover and it will soon spread outwards towards or flow over a wall or over the edges of a basket.
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