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Vinca minor spacing is a crucial factor for establishing a healthy, attractive groundcover in your New Zealand garden. Proper spacing not only ensures your Vinca minor plants have enough room to grow and spread, but it also helps prevent overcrowding and disease, giving your planting the best start possible. Whether you’re covering a shady bank, bright border, or using Vinca minor as a weed-suppressing carpet, understanding the right spacing will make all the difference in your landscape’s success.

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Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'

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Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' is a beautiful evergreen groundcover plant admired for its pure white flowers and glossy green foliage. This low growing perennial creates a dense spreading carpet that provides year round interest in New Zealand gardens. During spring and summer, masses of bright white blooms appear above the foliage and bring freshness and elegance to shaded and partially shaded areas. Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll' is easy to grow, low maintenance, and ideal for borders, banks, woodland gardens, and underplanting beneath trees where reliable groundcover and seasonal colour are desired.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
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Vinca minor Blue (Lesser Periwinkle)

Vinca minor Blue is a variety of the commonly known, Periwinkle, features bright green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground. Single, blue flowers adorn the plant through spring as it grows to about 20 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca minor Blue is commonly used where a hardy groundcover is required. It can be mown to ‘freshen it up’ and will regrow again without issue. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket where it can cascade over the sides.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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How Far Apart Should You Plant Vinca Minor?

The recommended vinca minor spacing is typically 25 to 30 cm apart (roughly one plant per square foot). This spacing allows the trailing stems of Vinca minor to spread efficiently, creating a dense mat that suppresses weeds and prevents soil erosion. If you want faster ground coverage, you can plant your Vinca minor as close as 20 cm apart, but be mindful that closer planting may require more regular thinning in the future to maintain airflow and reduce the risk of fungal diseases.

Benefits of Correct Vinca Minor Spacing

Consistent spacing is vital for healthy growth and maximum groundcover effect. Proper vinca minor spacing ensures that:

Preparing the Area for Planting

Before spacing your Vinca minor, remove any weeds, grass, or debris and loosen the soil. Amending with compost will help get your groundcovers off to the strongest start possible. Mark your planting grid with stakes or string to keep the vinca minor spacing even—especially important when using multiple varieties such as Vinca minor White or Vinca minor Argenteovariegata. Remember to water well during the establishment period, especially over the dry summer months.

Spacing Considerations for Specific Vinca Minor Varieties

While the basic vinca minor spacing guidelines apply to all varieties, you might have subtle differences in spread and appearance depending on your choice:

Mixing varieties can provide a tapestry of colours and textures, just be sure each plant receives adequate room.

Summary

Careful consideration of vinca minor spacing ensures a healthy spread, beautiful groundcover, and a low-maintenance garden for years to come. If you’re ready to choose the perfect variety for your space, explore our full range of Vinca minor, including stunning cultivars like Vinca minor White, Vinca minor Atropurpurea, Vinca minor Blue (Lesser Periwinkle), and Vinca minor Argenteovariegata to suit any garden style.


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