Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132

Also Known As

Illumination Periwinkle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"-8"
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132 plant details

Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132 is a moderate-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 2 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Bright golden leaves / green edge. Blue

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A "Dwarf Periwinkle" with variegated foliage. Can be grown in full sun or part shade. It forms a striking groundcover only six inches tall by four feet wide in ten years. Bright blue flowers appear in June and blooms continuously until winter. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

An excellent, low maintenance groundcover for problem shady areas. This relatively new variety is also bright & showy! Adaptable & less aggressive than other Vincas & growing to only 4”-8” tall, its stems root as they creep, so do choose a location with permanence in mind. Not fussy about soil & tolerates some dryness. It thrives in sun-less side yards & lives happily under shrubs. ‘Illumination’s’ claim to fame is its dramatic, brightest golden leaves, edged with a border of irregular green. It’s like three plants in one: the central color appearing chartreuse in Spring, gold in Summer & cream in Winter. Plus the stems turn red as they mature. Evergreen or evergold, it brightens any shady area. A grand flush of 1” periwinkle-blue blooms in Spring & a sprinkling of bloom year around in mild Winter climates. Nice trailer for containers & hanging baskets. Clip or mow your patch every few years to keep dense & weed resistant.