Vinca minor 'Elisa'? - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lesser periwinkle 'Elisa'(s) (Vinca minor) is a creeping, carpet-like semi-shrub that produces white, wheel-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. With the right care, the Lesser periwinkle 'Elisa'(s) will flower again in September. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * tolerant of urban climates, shade-tolerant

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Spread
Southern Europe to Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Lesser periwinkle 'Elisa'(s) has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Lesser periwinkle 'Elisa'(s) is a creeping and carpet-like growing semi-shrub. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 30 cm and is approx. 30 - 50 cm wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Lesser periwinkle 'Elisa'(s) sets beautiful accents together with: Trifoliate woodland stonecrop, fat man.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white, wheel-shaped flowers appear from May to June. With the right care, re-flowering in September.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Grave, ground cover, park, undergrowth, shade