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Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' is an evergreen perennial to 10cm in height, forming a compact mat of small, dark green ovate leaves, with abundant, pure white flowers 2-2.5cm in width
 
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H6 - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
 
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
Aspect
North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered or Exposed
 
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
 
Soil
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
 
pH
Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
 
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10 cm
Ultimate spread
0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5-10 years
 
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in all but the driest soils. Flowers best in full sun but very useful for shady areas. Can be invasive
 
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn and by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Drought Resistant Ground Cover Low Maintenance
 
How to care
Pruning
Shrubs that bloom after mid-summer usually produce flowers at the ends of the current season's growth, so pruning in early to mid-spring allows time for the new growth to mature and flower in the same year. Avoid pruning in winter, as it may lead to frost damage of new shoots.
 
Pests
Can get aphids
 
Diseases
May be subject to a rust
 
Info. courtesy of the RHS