Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugart’ is an award-winning evergreen shrub with clusters of deep violet single flowers. The long-lasting blooms will continue to flower from spring through to autumn while the beautiful, variegated foliage adds year-round interest to enjoy.
Also known as lesser periwinkle ‘Ralph Shugart’, it will happily spread through beds and borders as well as around shrubs and roses, suppressing weed growth and adding colour to even challenging areas of the garden. Fast growing and low maintenance, this plant requires minimal care for it to flourish. Fully hardy and resistant to drought, it is a great choice for adding colour to an array of places around the garden and can thrive in either full sun or partial shade.
In addition to its wonderful floral display and foliage, this variety has received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, so you have peace of mind that you will be admiring the beauty of this creeping plant from many years to come.
Plant details
- Pot size: 3-litre pot
- Flower colour: Violet
- Foliage colour: Green with a light yellow, picotee edge
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
- Flowering time: April, May, June, July, August, September
- Ultimate plant size: Height: 0.2m x Width: 0.6m
- Growing habit: Creeping, ground cover
All measurements are approximate.
How to care for your plant
Robust and easy to grow, Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugart’ will happily thrive in sunny and shady areas of the garden, but flowers best in a bright spot. Preferring soil that is moist but free draining, it will effortlessly spread and provide excellent ground cover. To keep your plant in check, ensure you cut back any unwanted shoots in spring.
