Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'
Lesser periwinkle
Gertrude Jekyll is an evergreen perennial to 10 cm in height, forming a compact carpet of small, dark green ovate leaves, with abundant, pure white flowers 2-2,5 cm in width. Lights up a shady spot, although the plant is perfectly happy in sunshine as well.
↕ < 20 cm
❄ -25 °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 | minor |
| Cultivar | 'Gertrude Jekyll' |
Flowering
| Flowering period | March, april, may |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Foliage
| Evergreen | yes |
Growth habit
| Height | < 20 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -25 °C |
| Location | sun, half shade |
Use
| Type (use) | ground cover |