Searching for advice on growing vinca minor in full sun? You’re not alone. As a popular evergreen groundcover, vinca minor – also known as lesser periwinkle – offers rich green foliage and charming blue flowers. While many gardeners associate vinca minor with shady, woodland spots, this plant can also be grown in brighter conditions if you’re strategic about its care.

Verbena bonariensis, commonly known as Tall Verbena, is a striking perennial that brings height and elegance to New Zealand gardens. It produces tall, wiry stems topped with clusters of small, purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies from summer through autumn. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it perfect for borders, wildflower gardens, and cottage-style plantings. Its airy structure adds movement and texture without overwhelming surrounding plants.
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Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground. Semi-double, purple flowers adorn the plant in spring as it grows to about 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca Elizabeth Cran is commonly included in cottage gardens and used where a hardy groundcover is required. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket and allowed to cascade over the edges.
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