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Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'
Also Known As
- Ralph Shugert Periwinkle
Plant type
groundcover, vine
size
- H: 6"
- W: 36"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' plant details
Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen groundcover vine with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'
- Plant type: groundcover vine
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 36 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, clay and gritty
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Gardening facts about Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' plant
How to Grow Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-6"
Width: 16"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- occasional - low
aka Illumination Periwinkle
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 2"-8"
Width: 24"
- mostly sun - shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Vinca minor 'Variegata', Lesser Variegated Periwinkle
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 2'
- mostly sun - shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous, Groundcover
Zones
5a-9a
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 18"
- bright shade - shade
- regular
aka Vinca minor 'Alba', Alba Periwinkle, White Creeping Myrtle, White Periwinkle
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10a
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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