- A semi-shrub with rather modest requirements
- Prepare the site well before planting
- The right incidence of light and water are more important than fertilizer
The periwinkle is a hardy plant in this country that can be used to cultivate green carpets in shady garden areas that are relatively easy to care for. Especially the small periwinkle (Vinca minor) is well suited for this purpose due to its specific growth characteristics.
A little compost is enough for the periwinkle as fertilizer
A semi-shrub with rather modest requirements
In terms of nutrient supply, the small periwinkle is not very demanding. In a location with an average nutrient-rich soil substrate, almost no fertilization was required. If you want particularly rapid growth and vigorous flowering, you can give the plants a little liquid fertilizer sparingly every four weeks between spring and autumn. There are also special types of fertilizer that are tailored to the needs of evergreen plants in specialist garden shops. As a rule, however, it is also sufficient if you use deposited compost as a long-term fertilizer for the small periwinkle.
Prepare the site well before planting
Careful site selection and preparation is more important than later application of fertilizer. A good location for the small periwinkle should not be too sunny and should be in partial shade if possible. Suitable locations with a few hours of tanning per day are, for example:
- Garden areas under tall trees
- Garden corners north of the house
- Locations on natural stone walls and slopes
Compacted and heavy soil should be dug up to loosen it and enriched with some compost before planting. This also improves the soil's ability to store rainwater.
The right incidence of light and water are more important than fertilizer
If the location is chosen appropriately and the soil is properly prepared, the Lesser Periwinkle requires very little maintenance. You can initially choose a slightly larger planting distance and loosen the soil between the plants to facilitate vegetative propagation and propagation.
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Lesser periwinkle is known for very rarely producing seeds in Central Europe. Finally, the plant reproduces effortlessly in a vegetative manner, with lateral branches taking root easily when they hit the ground. Occasionally, however, Vinca minor bears fruit, namely when it is particularly dry or the plant ekes out its existence in karstic soil.