Vinca minor 'Illumination'
Botanical profile

Vinca minor 'Illumination'

Latin name
Vinca minor 'Illumination'
Common name
Lesser periwinkle 'Illumination'
Type
Perennial
Family
Apocynaceae

A stunning ground cover with golden foliage irregularly edged with dark green and blue-mauve flowers. A great way to brighten up shady gardens. Evergreen foliage.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Kept moist
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May-June
Flower color
Purple
Foliage color
Multicolored
Shape
Creeping
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 inches (15 cm)
Width
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.

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Hardy perennials for colourful, long-lasting gardens

Hardy perennials are essential plants for creating colourful, durable and easy-care gardens. Whether you are looking for perennials online, full sun perennials, shade perennials, partial shade plants, dry soil perennials or easy-care perennials, they offer reliable options for many garden styles. Some varieties are also valued as long-blooming perennials, pollinator plants, hummingbird plants or deer-resistant perennials, making them useful for flower beds, borders and naturalized plantings.