Vinca minor

Vinca minorMinor or lesser periwinkle is considered one of the best evergreen ground covers. It grows well in various types of places from sun to shade. Also, it is well adjusted to colder temperatures and tolerates the extreme colds of Northern Europe. This perennial has dark, green leaves and a beautiful violet blue flower. It won the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It is excellent for groundcover as it provides protection for

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It is a plant with multi-seasonal interest

A beautiful shade of cream is formed in the centre of each leaf

These begin to harvest in Summer - mostly between June and July - making this one of the earliest varieties to ripen

these fruits grow without hair but smaller when compared to their relatives

making it ideal for brightening patio and paved areas all year round

Coral Bell Obsidian does not demand a lot of pruning either

pale pink flowers which appear throughout the Summer months

these flowers start blooming from mid-summer and are followed in autumn by luminous white berries

regular watering should only take place in the first few weeks as it establishes itself

One can grow them indoors in containers in low light areas or in partial shade

bell-shaped purple-pink flowers