Since the periwinkle rarely spreads over great distances by itself and was once used as a medicinal plant, it has often served as an indicator of the location of ruined castles in the past. Nowadays, this plant is popular with gardeners despite its potential for danger, as the easy-care ground cover produces decorative flowers.
Periwinkle blooms in spring
Spring bloomers for the shade
Basically, the small and the equally poisonous large periwinkle flower between March and June, depending on the location. However, the main flowering period usually lasts from April to May. During the rest of the year you have a veritable green carpet in the garden, especially with the low-growing Vinca Minor.
Use the periwinkle as a flowering underplant
Since the periwinkle can be cultivated in very shady areas of the garden without any problems, it is suitable for underplanting the following garden plants, for example:
- mayflower bush
- rhododendron
- viburnum bush
- outdoor azaleas
The creeping climbing plants of the genus Clematis are usually grateful for shading their root area.
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There are different varieties of periwinkle with different flower colors, and planting different varieties in one location is particularly decorative.