An original groundcover with variegated lime green foliage and discreet flowering

The Vinca 'Green Maculata' is a decorative variety of creeping periwinkle, primarily cultivated for its light green variegated foliage with a lime green center, which is very bright and striking. This creeping perennial quickly forms a dense, evergreen carpet, perfect for greening shaded or difficult areas of the garden.

Its foliage remains attractive all year round, and a discreet bloom, usually pale blue to light purple, may appear in spring. This variety stands out for its highly contrasting foliage, bringing a touch of freshness and modernity to groundcover, slopes, or borders.

Characteristics:

Type: Evergreen perennial groundcover
Common name: Variegated periwinkle
Height: 10 to 15 cm
Spread: 50 to 80 cm
Flowering: April to May (rarely reblooming)
Flowers: Pale blue to lavender, small
Foliage: Green margined, lime green to light yellow center
Habit: Spreading, creeping, slightly trailing

Growing conditions:

Exposure: Shade, partial shade, soft sun (avoid scorching full sun)
Soil: Ordinary, fresh to dry, well-drained
Hardiness: Very hardy (down to -25 °C)
Care:

• Very easy to grow, no particular requirements

• Can be pruned in spring to control its spread

• Tolerates drought once established

Uses:

• Groundcover for shaded or semi-shaded areas

• Slopes, undergrowth, borders, between shrub plantings

• Planters and containers as mixed planting or trailing

• Low-maintenance alternative to lawn in dry shade

The Vinca 'Green Maculata' is a groundcover plant that is as decorative as it is resilient, ideal for brightening up dark corners of the garden with its vibrant variegated foliage. Easy to grow, it offers a durable and aesthetic solution for hard-to-manage areas.