Vinca minor f. alba 'Gertrude Jekyll' (lesser periwinkle 'Gertrude Jekyll') is a member of the Apocynaceae family. This evergreen shrub exhibits a matforming growth habit and is characterized by its evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – very cold winter (-20 to -15ºc), and is hardy throughout the uk and northern europe. many plants grown in containers will be damaged unless given protection. .
When fully mature, Vinca minor f. alba 'Gertrude Jekyll' can reach an ultimate height of Up to 10cm and a spread of 0.5–1 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers north–facing, west–facing, south–facing, east–facing aspect and exposed, sheltered exposure. It thrives best in chalk, clay, loam, sand soil types and should be placed in a full shade, full sun, partial shade position.
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