Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
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East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
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Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Vinca minor is a very versatile plant for many mixed borders and containers. The leaves are small, rounded to lance-shaped, and a pleasing, glossy, green. The open, starry flowers are borne from mid-spring to autumn.
Vinca minor f. alba ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ has dark green leaves and brilliant white flowers. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil. It's ideal for growing in shady sites, but you will get far more flowers where the light is good. To propagate, divide plants from autumn to spring.
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Vinca ‘Gertrude jekyll’ and wildlife
Vinca ‘Gertrude jekyll’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
