| Management number | 226856616 | Release Date | 2026/05/09 | List Price | US$25.21 | Model Number | 226856616 | ||
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Periwinkle (Vinca Minor or Myrtle) is an excellent evergreen groundcover with dark green foliage. Oblong to ovate leaves are opposite, simple, ½ to 2 inches long, glossy, with a short petiole. They exude a milky juice when broken. Flowers of these myrtle ground cover plants are purple, blue or white depending on the cultivar. Vinca minor ground plants bloom in March or April and sometimes again in the fall. Vinca minor grows about 6 inches tall, spreading in all directions by sending out long trailing and rooting shoots, which make new plants. The trailing, arching stems that root where they touch the soil make these evergreen plants useful as groundcovers, for erosion control on banks, or for cascading from window boxes or planters. Vinca ground cover plants grows well under trees and shrubs, on shaded slopes or on the north side of buildings. Spring-flowering bulbs interplanted with periwinkle will lend color and interest to the groundcover planting. Daffodils are particularly well-suited since they bloom with periwinkle and do not require frequent division. Сreeping myrtle is a hardy plant that you can plant at almost any time, save a hard frost. Prune it back in early spring to about 4 inches tall to energize new growth. Because it's so hardy, it's a good choice for ground cover on slopes with poor soil and drainage. Does well planted April, May, June, July, August, Sept, Oct, Nov even early December most states How to plant a periwinkle. Place each plant in a separate hole prepared for them, you can place a couple of plants. Use your hands to fill in the empty space around each flower and cover the top of the root ball. Do not cover the top of the flower with a lot of soil. In winter, you need mulch. Grows well in most soils and works well for erosion control. Recommend spacing them 6" apart in a zigzag pattern. Giving the roots a good watering upon arrival and planting them immediately. Water well for the first few weeks
| UPC | 793945928576 |
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| ASIN | B09HSKP2J2 |
| Color | Green |
| Brand Name | TWIGA |
| Unit Count | 50.0 Count |
| Manufacturer | My Garden |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Number of Pieces | 50 |
| Material Features | Organic |
| Sunlight Exposure | Partial Shade |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Summer |
| Expected Planting Period | Year Round |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Crepe Myrtle, Pine, Vinca |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Resistant |
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