Details
 
 
 
Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' is a wide-spreading evergreen perennial about 10cm in height, with ovate, dark green leaves and deep reddish-purple flowers 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
 
 
 
Soil
 
Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
 
 
 
pH
 
Acid, Alkaline or Neutral
 
 
 
Size
 
Ultimate height
 
Up to 10 cm
 
Ultimate spread
 
1-1.5 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