{"title":"Vinca Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eVinca plants are versatile flowering plants valued for their decorative foliage, spreading growth and colourful flowers in Canadian gardens. Depending on the variety, vincas can be used as ground cover, trailing plants or flowering accents for garden beds, borders, containers and planters. Perennial vinca, commonly known as periwinkle, creates an attractive carpet of foliage that works especially well in shaded and partially shaded outdoor spaces. Variegated vinca varieties add extra contrast with patterned foliage and are an appealing choice for containers and landscape combinations. Annual vinca plants provide colourful seasonal flowers and work well in garden beds, pots and other summer displays. Whether you are looking for a perennial vinca plant, periwinkle plant, variegated vinca vine or trailing vinca plants, this collection offers practical options for different landscape styles and outdoor spaces. Browse our selection of vinca plants for Canadian gardens and find the right varieties for your beds, borders, containers and ground-cover plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-vinca-minor-alba","title":"White Lesser Periwinkle (\u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Lesser Periwinkle (\u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen perennial ground cover with long trailing stems and pure white single flowers. The Royal Horticultural Society accepts the name \u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003ealba\u003c\/em\u003e and lists ‘Alba’ as a horticultural synonym. Opposite, ovate, dark green leaves create a dense mat that remains attractive throughout the year. Flowering begins in spring and may continue sporadically into early fall. This white periwinkle generally reaches 15 to 25 centimetres tall in North American cultivation, while stems that root at their nodes can cover a much broader area over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant this white periwinkle in gentle sun, partial shade or shade in humus-rich soil that stays evenly moist without holding water around the roots. It accepts clay, loam or sand and tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline conditions. Space plants 30 to 45 centimetres apart, water regularly while roots establish and then whenever the surface begins to dry. A thin compost layer in spring is usually sufficient. Flowering is generally more abundant with additional light. Trim stems that cross the intended boundary and watch for rust when foliage remains wet or air circulation is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis periwinkle ground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e works beneath shrubs, along a hedge, on a slope or at the edge of a large container. North American nurseries list it for Zone 4 to 8, while the RHS gives it an H6 rating associated with a published range of −20 to −15°C. White flowers brighten plantings of ferns, hostas, brunneras and sedges. Trailing stems root at the nodes, however, and may enter neighbouring beds or natural spaces. Use solid edging, trim the mat every year and remove any shoot that establishes outside the selected area before it forms another rooted section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":52368003530912,"sku":"1VINALBA01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/1VINALBA01.jpg?v=1752693498"},{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-vinca-minor-bowles-variety","title":"Bowles’s Variety Lesser Periwinkle (\u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bowles’s Variety’)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBowles’s Variety Lesser Periwinkle (\u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bowles’s Variety’)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen perennial ground cover valued for deep violet-blue flowers and glossy dark green leaves. The Royal Horticultural Society accepts ‘Bowles’s Variety’ and also records the synonyms ‘Bowles’s Blue’, ‘Bowlesii’, ‘La Grave’ and ‘Mr Bowles’. Its vigorous trailing habit forms a mat approximately 13 to 20 centimetres tall. Five-lobed blooms are generally 2.5 to 3 centimetres wide and appear most heavily in spring. Over time, stems can occupy a broad area, so a defined edge helps gardeners enjoy bowles periwinkle without allowing it to move into neighbouring beds or natural spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best results,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant Bowles’s Variety in sun, partial shade or shade in humus-rich soil that stays evenly moist yet drains freely. Partial shade often provides a useful balance among flowering, foliage quality and moisture retention. Space plants 30 to 61 centimetres apart, water regularly during establishment and then whenever the surface begins to dry. A thin compost layer in spring is generally sufficient. Trim stems that cross the intended boundary and pull rooted sections outside the planting area. This cultivar is usually trouble-free, although rust can appear when foliage remains wet and air circulation is poor. Avoid prolonged standing water around the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis vinca minor bowles variety\u003c\/strong\u003e works beneath shrubs, along a hedge, on a shaded slope or in a large container. North American production data indicate 13 to 20 centimetres in height and 30 to 61 centimetres of commercial spread, while the RHS reports an eventual width of 1 to 1.5 metres. The RHS H6 rating corresponds to a published range of −20 to −15 °C; that temperature is not inferred from a USDA zone. Combine its glossy green foliage with hostas, ferns, brunneras, coral bells and sedges. Keep it away from natural areas and delicate small perennials because trailing stems may root and become difficult to control.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":52368003694752,"sku":"1VINBVAR01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/1VINBVAR01.jpg?v=1752693503"},{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-vinca-minor-illumination","title":"Illumination Lesser Periwinkle (\u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Illumination’)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllumination Lesser Periwinkle (\u003cem\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Illumination’)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an evergreen perennial ground cover with exceptionally bright foliage. Ovate leaves have broad creamy-yellow centres covering most of the blade, surrounded by narrow dark green margins. US Plant Patent 12,132 and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirm the cultivar and its stable variegation. Five-lobed lavender-blue flowers appear mainly in spring and sporadically later. The exact phrase vinca minor illumination identifies this selection. Its prostrate habit remains approximately 10 to 15 centimetres tall while trailing stems can gradually cover 1 to 1.5 metres, making careful placement and regular edge control important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant Illumination in gentle sun, partial shade or shade in average fertile, evenly moist and freely draining soil. Variegation is generally best in partial shade; excessive sun can wash out or scorch the leaves. Water regularly while roots establish, then whenever the surface begins to dry. A light compost layer is sufficient, and excessive fertilizer can produce soft wandering stems. Trim growth that moves beyond the intended area and remove any fully green shoots if they appear. Watch mainly for aphids and rust. Do not allow trailing stems to escape into natural areas or neighbouring beds, because this vigorous ground cover can become difficult to manage once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorth American nurseries list Illumination for USDA Zones 4 to 9, while the RHS gives it an H6 rating with a published range of −20 to −15 °C. This temperature comes from the horticultural rating rather than a zone conversion. Use this periwinkle ground cover beneath shrubs, on a shaded slope, along a hedge or in a large container. Combine golden foliage with blue hostas, ferns, purple coral bells, silver brunneras and dark green sedges. The plant may become a nuisance when uncontained, so a defined edge and annual trimming help keep the luminous mat within the intended garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":52368003760288,"sku":"1VINMILL01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/1VINMILL01.jpg?v=1752693506"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/collections\/vinca-plants.oembed","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}