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Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'
Evergreen trailing ground cover for banks or shady places under trees. Glossy dark green leaves. Shoots will root where they touch the ground. Pretty white flowers full of nectar, spring and summer. Very hardy, for sun or shade. Very vigorous, allow plenty of room to spread.
Genus
Vinca
Species
minor
Cultivar
'Gertrude Jekyll'
Common name
Periwinkle
Family name
Apocynaceae
Place of origin
Europe
DETAILS
Height
10 cm
Width
100 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers shade / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate very hard frosts.
Immaculate / Magnificent / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.