• Vinca minor ‘Illumination’
  • Vinca minor ‘Illumination’
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Vinca minor ‘Illumination’

Variegated Lesser Periwinkle

£11.99
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2 litre pot

Brighten up the dark corners of your garden with Vinca minor ‘Illumination’—a vivid evergreen ground cover that brings golden foliage and periwinkle-blue flowers to the shadiest spots. It's tough, reliable, and the perfect solution for colourful, low-maintenance planting.
  • Bright foliage colour year-round
  • Ideal for dry shade
  • Great in containers or as underplanting
  • Attracts pollinators

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  • Aspect

    Partial shade to full shade

  • Hardiness

    Very hardy

  • Flowers

    March, April, May

  • Soil type

    Well-drained, tolerates most soil types

Vinca minor ‘Illumination’
Vinca minor ‘Illumination’

  • Why we like this plant

    Vinca ‘Illumination’ is a game-changer for shaded areas. While other plants might disappear into the gloom, this one lights it up with bold, golden foliage and cheerful blue blooms. It’s tough, adaptable, and beautiful all at once—perfect for gardeners who want a pop of colour without constant care.

  • About this plant

    Vinca minor ‘Illumination’ is a striking and colourful evergreen ground cover, prized for its vivid golden-yellow leaves edged with deep green. In spring, it adds further interest with bright violet-blue flowers that create a brilliant contrast against the variegated foliage. This variety brings brightness to shady areas where other plants may fade, and it spreads steadily to form a dense, weed-suppressing mat. Ideal for shady borders, containers, and woodland gardens.

  • Key features

    • Golden-yellow variegated foliage with green margins
    • Bright violet-blue flowers in spring
    • Evergreen ground cover
    • Excellent for brightening shady spots
    • Low maintenance

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 10–15cm | Spread: 80–120cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Spreading and mat-forming with rooting stems that create dense, trailing coverage over time.

  • Moisture

    Moderate – thrives in moist but well-drained conditions, tolerates some dryness

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for ground cover under shrubs, in woodland gardens, containers, or along shaded paths

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Space around 30cm apart for quicker ground coverage. Suitable for underplanting shrubs or edging shaded paths.

Care tips

Cut back after flowering or in early spring to tidy and refresh growth. Avoid overwatering in containers.

Winter care

No special care needed—fully evergreen and hardy. Trim back any untidy or overgrown stems in late winter or early spring.