Vinca - Minor Periwinkle Illumination

DESCRIPTION: A breathtakingly colorful evergreen groundcover featuring rich lavender flowers held over very glossy yellow-variegated foliage that colors the whole garden; does well in sun or deep shade, quickly forms a dense mat, even grows well under trees

BOTANICAL NAME: Vinca minor 'Illumination'
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 10 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 20-40 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to full shade
FLOWER COLOUR: Lavender
FLOWERING TIME: Early summer to fall
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Yellow with dark green edges
COLD HARDINESS: Annual
WATER NEEDS: Average - Drought tolerant
OTHER FEATURES: Attractive Foliage, 

Ornamental Features

Illumination Periwinkle has masses of beautiful blue flowers along the stems from mid to late spring, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive small glossy oval leaves remain dark green in colour with showy yellow variegation throughout the year. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.