Quick Facts
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Height at Maturity: Under 12 Inches
Usage: Evergreen
Shipped As: Bare-root
Planting Zones: 4-9
Product Details
Periwinkle plants for sale here are Vinca minor, the evergreen ground cover with glossy leaves and small blue-lavender flowers. We ship periwinkle bare-root in packs of 25, 50, 100 and 500, for shady beds under trees, slopes, banks and wholesale buyers covering a lot of ground.
Periwinkle Plant Size, Zones and Sun
Periwinkle stays low, just 3 to 6 inches tall, and each plant spreads from 6 inches to about a foot and a half. It's hardy in zones 4 to 9 and grows in full sun, part shade and even heavy shade. Clay, loam and sand are all fine. It prefers moist ground with good drainage and handles an occasional dry spell.
Periwinkle Flowers and Leaves
The flowers are blue-lavender and under an inch wide. They show mostly in spring and summer, with a few scattered through the rest of the year. The glossy leaves stay green through winter.
Periwinkle in Shade
Periwinkle fills the bare ground under trees where grass gives up, and deer leave it alone. Our best ground cover plants for shade compares it with other options for dim spots.
Where to Plant Periwinkle
Shaded beds, tree bases, slopes and banks are all good. Set plants 12 to 18 inches apart, or closer if you want a faster carpet. For more slope plantings, see our perennials for erosion control.
Planting Periwinkle Bare-root
Soak the roots briefly, loosen the soil and set each plant so the crown sits at ground level. Firm it in and water well. Keep the bed watered and weeded through the first season while the plants knit together.
Buying Periwinkle Plants in Bulk
At 12-inch spacing a pack of 100 covers about 100 square feet, and 500 will blanket a long slope. Plants ship bare-root in packs of 25, 50, 100 and 500, so you can match the order to the area.
Good to Know About Periwinkle
Periwinkle spreads fast, and it's on invasive plant lists in North Carolina and several other states, so check your state's list before you plant. It does best where it can be contained, such as a bed with an edged or mowed boundary. Vine stem canker can thin out patches in some years.
Keeping a Periwinkle Bed Tidy
Once the plants close in, a periwinkle bed needs little. Edge the border once a year with a spade to hold the line, pull any stray runners, and water during long dry spells.
Periwinkle Plant Sizes, Packs and Shipping
Periwinkle plants ship bare-root in packs of 25, 50, 100 and 500. Volume pricing available. Browse more wholesale perennials for sale.