Vinca major
Large periwinkle
Vinca major, commonly called greater periwinkle, large periwinkle or blue buttons, is an evergreen, prostrate, mat-forming perennial with long trailing stems. It is widely used as a ground cover and container plant. The non-flowering stems of periwinkle grow along the ground, while the flowering stems stand upright.
↕ 30 cm
❄ -15 °C
☀ sun, half shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Vinca |
| Species | major |
Flowering
| Flowering period | may, june, july |
| Colour (flower) | violet |
Foliage
| Evergreen | yes |
| Colour (foliage) | green |
Growth habit
| Height | 30 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -15 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |