Vinca minor 'Gold Finch'

Also Known As

Periwinkle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"
W: 36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Vinca minor 'Gold Finch' plant details

Vinca minor 'Gold Finch' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse, gold and green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca minor 'Gold Finch'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold and green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: potentially invasive, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor 'Gold Finch'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a sport I found quite a few years ago in a patch of regular old green Vinca minor. The new growth emerges an intense bright gold, splashed now and again with a bit of green in the leaf center, that is absolutely stunning in contrast to the blue flowers. The display is best in the spring as the leaf color fades over the summer to an olive green. Less vigorous than the regular var minor, which is a good thing, but still a energetic spreader that can trample weaker plants, so use with care. Zone 4. ? Joseph