• Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’
  • Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’
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Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’

Lesser Periwinkle

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2 litre pot

Bring bold colour to the shade with Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’, a ground-hugging evergreen that carpets the soil with glossy green leaves and velvety purple blooms in spring. Ideal for underplanting or slope stabilisation, it’s a must-have for effortless, all-year ground cover.
  • Ideal for shade and woodland areas
  • Forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat
  • Useful on slopes and banks
  • Attracts early pollinators

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  • Aspect

    Partial shade to full shade

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    March, April, May (with sporadic flowers into summer and autumn)

  • Soil type

    Moist but well-drained, tolerant of most soil types including sandy, loamy, or clay

Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’
Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’

  • Why we like this plant

    Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’ is the solution for those tricky, shady spaces that need reliable ground cover and a splash of rich colour. Its velvety purple blooms offer something a little different from the typical blue periwinkle, while the evergreen foliage keeps things looking tidy all year long. It’s a dependable classic with a twist.

  • About this plant

    Vinca minor ‘Atropurpurea’ is a vigorous, evergreen ground cover with rich green foliage and striking deep violet-purple flowers. Blooming mainly in spring with occasional repeat flowering through summer, it brings bold colour to shady areas where many plants struggle. Ideal for underplanting, edging, or suppressing weeds, this tough and low-maintenance plant spreads steadily to form a dense carpet of foliage and colour.

  • Key features

    • Deep violet-purple flowers
    • Glossy evergreen leaves
    • Excellent weed suppressant
    • Thrives in shade and dry conditions
    • Low maintenance

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 10–15cm | Spread: 100–150cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Trailing and spreading, rooting along the stems to form a dense, uniform mat.

  • Moisture

    Moderate – drought tolerant once established

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for shade borders, under shrubs, woodland gardens, and ground cover

Planting guide

Plant in well-drained soil in spring or autumn. Space 30–40cm apart for fast coverage. Water in dry spells until established.

Care tips

Trim back in late winter or after flowering to control spread and keep neat. Avoid overwatering once established.

Winter care

Very hardy with no special care required. Trim in late winter to tidy and encourage new growth.