Item specifics
Seller Notes: | Will be dug up & Shipped the first Monday or Tuesday after purchase. |
Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade | USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): | 4 (-20 to -10 °F) |
Climate: | Cold, Dry, Temperate | Watering: | Medium |
Foliage: | Evergreen | Aspect: | Sun |
Soil Type: | Well Drained, Clay, Peat, Sand, Loam | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Season of Interest: | All Year |
Periwinkle Ground Cover 35 plants Low Maintenance Hardy Perennial
· Grows In: Zone 4 to 8
· Sun Exposure: Full Shade to Full Sun
· Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained
· Resistant To: Deer Resistant,
· Flower Color: Lavender
· Blooms: Small Lavender Flowers in the Spring
· Foliage Color: Dark Green
· Average Height: 3-6 inches
Planting Instructions
Plant is shipped bare root, freshly dug up from my garden
Place in water upon delivery and place in the ground as soon as possible
Good time to plant - bare root is in Spring or Fall
Space about 6" to 9" apart
Prepare garden bed with loosen soil to a depth of 4"
Carefully fill in soil and firm around the plant
2 inches of mulch to help with water retention
Maintenance
Keep free of weeds
Young plants require adequate moisture until established
Once established they can handle some period of drought
We ship on Mondays & some Tuesday's so the plants don't sit at the Post over the weekend
Enhance the beauty of your garden with these 35 bare root Vinca Periwinkle plants from Oasis-Acres. These evergreen creeping myrtles are draught, cold, and deer-resistant, making them perfect for outdoor spaces like patios. With a growth habit of running, they can cover up to 12-18 inches in length and are ideal for soil types like clay, sand, silt, loam, and peat. In addition to being organic, these periwinkles are also perennial, flowering, and can grow in low to full sunlight. With their green color and growth stage of budding, they are sure to be a beautiful addition to your yard during fall, summer, and spring. They are 2.5 inches in width, have a neutral soil pH, and belong to the Apocynaceae genus.