Transform Your Garden with 100 Vinca Minor Ground Cover Plants
Discover the beauty and resilience of Vinca Minor, an excellent evergreen groundcover. With its dark green foliage and charming flowers, periwinkle adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. This set includes 100 bare root plants, ready to grow and cover a large area, offering an effortless way to enhance your garden’s aesthetic appeal.
These hardy groundcover plants are perfect for areas where other plants struggle, even under pine trees. Deer resistant and low-maintenance, creeping periwinkle suppresses weeds, thriving in full sun or shade. Enjoy its vibrant blooms in winter and spring, bringing life to your garden year-round. These plants are also considered mostly allergy-free, making them a safe and enjoyable addition to your outdoor space.
Benefits of Vinca Minor Plants:
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
- Deer Resistant: Protects your garden from unwanted visitors.
- Weed Suppression: Naturally inhibits weed growth.
- Erosion Control: Ideal for slopes and banks.
- Versatile Planting: Suitable for various soil types and light conditions.
Planting Vinca Minor is easy. Simply place each plant in a separate hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is slightly covered. Water well for the first few weeks and consider adding mulch in winter. Space the plants about 6 inches apart in a zigzag pattern for optimal coverage. Whether you’re looking to enhance shaded areas or control erosion, Vinca Minor is an excellent choice.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- How far apart should I space the Vinca Minor plants when planting?
We recommend spacing them approximately 6 inches apart in a zigzag pattern to ensure good coverage as they spread. - What type of soil is best for Vinca Minor ground cover?
Vinca Minor thrives in most soil types, but well-drained soil is ideal. It’s also a good choice for slopes with poor soil and drainage. - How much sunlight do these periwinkle plants need?
These plants do well in full sun or shade, though avoid planting them under thick, low-branched evergreens. - When is the best time to plant Vinca Minor?
The best time to plant is during April, May, June, July, August, Sept, Oct, Nov, and even early December in most states. - How tall will Vinca Minor ground cover grow?
Vinca Minor typically grows about 6 inches tall, spreading in all directions via trailing and rooting shoots.