Introduce a touch of classic elegance to your garden with Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'. Named after the legendary British garden designer, this exquisite evergreen perennial is highly prized for its neat, compact habit and its profusion of pristine, star-shaped white flowers.
Featuring small, matte-green leaves on spreading stems, 'Gertrude Jekyll' creates a dense and effective carpet of foliage that is excellent for suppressing weeds. Unlike larger varieties, this lesser periwinkle is more refined, making it perfect for smaller gardens, shaded borders, or planting under trees and shrubs. Supplied established in a 2L nursery pot, it is a hardy and reliable choice for year-round interest.
Key Features:
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Pristine White Blooms: Features a profusion of pure white flowers from mid-spring through to early summer.
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Compact Evergreen Groundcover: Dense, trailing foliage remains green throughout the year, providing a tidy mat of cover.
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Weed Suppressant: Effectively smothers weeds, making it a low-maintenance solution for bare garden spots.
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Shade Specialist: Thrives in areas where grass and other plants struggle, including full shade and under-canopy planting.
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RHS Award of Garden Merit: Recognized for its outstanding reliability and garden performance.
Planting & Care Instructions:
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Position: Versatile—thrives in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. Flowers best in partial shade.
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Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soil types; thrives in moist, fertile ground.
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Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant.
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Maintenance: Easily managed; trim back in early spring to maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh growth.
TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.
1st class P&P to UK is £5.95
2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50
P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8