Vinca 'Tricolour' (periwinkle) – blue-purple-white – 24 plants, Ø11 cm, 15–25 cm high

This set contains 24 Vinca 'Tricolour' (periwinkle) plants in blue, purple, and white. The plants are in Ø11 cm nursery pots and are approximately 15–25 cm tall. Vinca is an evergreen ground cover with blue, white, or purple flowers in spring, ideal for planting under shrubs. It is hardy, so it can remain outdoors all year round.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Vinca 'Tricolour'
• Also known as: periwinkle
• Quantity: 24 plants
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower colour: blue, purple, and white
• Flowering period: April–May
• Position: partial shade to shade
• Hardy: yes
• Foliage: evergreen
• Watering: water regularly after planting until established; after that, it is usually self-sufficient
• Ideal for: ground cover under shrubs and in borders, or in pots on a balcony or patio

Care

Plant approximately 6 to 9 plants per square metre to cover the ground within one season and leave little room for weeds. For more tips on choosing the right location, read our guide on positions.