Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' - Dwarf Periwinkle

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Perennial herbaceous groundcover
Common Name: Variegated Lesser Periwinkle
Scientific Name: Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'
Flower Color: Lavender blue, simple and delicate
Foliage: Dark green with cream and pink margins, evergreen all year
Mature Height: 0.10–0.20 m (4-8 inches)
Mature Width: 0.30–0.60 m (1-2 feet)
Habit: Creeping, spreading, forming a dense and uniform carpet
Flowering Period: April to June, with persistent ornamental foliage
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering Needs: Moderate, prefers moist but well-drained soil
Soil Type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic
Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

✂️ Care

Plant in partial to full shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly at planting to establish a strong root system, then maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.

Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming and prune damaged stems in spring to encourage vigorous new growth.

This hardy, evergreen perennial provides dense foliage year-round. Ideal for shaded borders, rock gardens, and woodland gardens, it creates a remarkable ornamental carpet and attracts pollinators with its delicate spring flowers.