{"product_id":"vinca-minor-lesser-periwinkle-british-grown-evergreen-perennial","title":"Vinca minor - Lesser Periwinkle - British Grown Evergreen Perennial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis low-growing, evergreen perennial forms a dense carpet of glossy green foliage, punctuated by delicate blue-violet flowers in spring and summer. \u003ci\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/i\u003e is a vigorous ground cover plant, ideal for suppressing weeds in shaded areas, woodland gardens, and beneath shrubs. Its trailing stems root as they spread, making it an excellent choice for erosion control on banks and slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLesser Periwinkle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is celebrated for its ability to thrive in difficult spots where other plants struggle. Its long-lasting foliage and charming blooms provide year-round interest with minimal maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.088%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 26.4184%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 25%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 48.5816%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvergreen Perennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGroundcover, Spring-Blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e March – September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/i\u003e (meaning ‘small bindweed’ in Latin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLesser Periwinkle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to central and southern Europe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrim back after flowering to control growth and maintain a tidy appearance. If needed, cut back more heavily in early spring to rejuvenate older plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAttractive to bees and other pollinators, providing an early-season nectar source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in partial to full shade but will tolerate sun if the soil remains moist. Ideal for woodland gardens, underplanting trees and shrubs, and covering difficult areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers consistently moist soil but is drought tolerant once established. Water occasionally during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrows best in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. 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