- EAN trade5021768122662
- GenusVinca (Apocynaceae)
- Foliage colour springGreen
- Foliage colour summerGreen
- Foliage colour winterGreen
- Foliage colour autumnGreen
- Flower colour springPurple, Red
- Flower colour summerPurple, Red
- Flower colour autumnPurple
- AspectNorth, South, East, West,
- Flowering periodSpring, Summer, Autumn,
- Pruning periodSpring
- Winter hardyYes
- ToxicNo
- FragrantNo
- SpinesNo
- SoilMoist but well-drained any soil type.
- Ground typeClay, Sand, Chalk, Loam
- Time to maximum height in months120
- Maximum width in cm150
- Maximum height in cm10
- Light requirementFull sun, Full shade, Partial shade
- Common namesDark purple-flowered lesser periwinkle
Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea', a lesser periwinkle, is a perennial flowering plant with maximum height of 10 cm. The flowers bloom from spring to autumn and have purple, red, or purple-red flowers.The leaves are a glossy green and have an upright habit. Excellent evergreen for groundcover and does well in shade.
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