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Perennial · Apocynaceae family

Common periwinkle

Vinca minor

Full sun to shade 3⅛ in–11¾ in × 5⅞ in–1 ft 6⅛ in Flowers April–June to −93 °F
Flower colors Click a color

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to shade
Size3⅛ in–11¾ in
spacing 12¼ in
FlowersApril–June
PlantingMarch–May, September–November
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to shade, in dry to average soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
dry to averageloamysandyclay

Watering

keep the soil evenly moistless when it rains

Frost

−93 °F
no winter protectiongreen in winter too

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in3⅛ in–11¾ inspread 5⅞ in–1 ft 6⅛ in
3⅛ in–11¾ in× spread 5⅞ in–1 ft 6⅛ in

Plant 12¼ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

Flowers: JanuaryFlowers: FebruaryFlowers: MarchFlowers: AprilFlowers: MayFlowers: JuneFlowers: JulyFlowers: AugustFlowers: SeptemberFlowers: OctoberFlowers: NovemberFlowers: DecemberPlanting: JanuaryPlanting: FebruaryPlanting: MarchPlanting: AprilPlanting: MayPlanting: JunePlanting: JulyPlanting: AugustPlanting: SeptemberPlanting: OctoberPlanting: NovemberPlanting: DecemberFeeding: JanuaryFeeding: FebruaryFeeding: MarchFeeding: AprilFeeding: MayFeeding: JuneFeeding: JulyFeeding: AugustFeeding: SeptemberFeeding: OctoberFeeding: NovemberFeeding: DecemberJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
FlowersPlantingFeeding
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April–June · blue or purple

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: March–May, September–November

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March–May

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
balanced fertilizercompost or mulch
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

Periwinkle rust

Puccinia vincae
disease

What you will see

Yellowing leaves, dark pustules underneath; shoots do not flower.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Do not water heavily from above.
    • Healthy plants.
  2. By hand once noticedRemove and destroy affected plants or parts of them.
Periwinkle rustdisease

What you will see

Yellowing leaves, dark pustules underneath; shoots do not flower.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Do not water heavily from above.
    • Healthy plants.
  2. By hand once noticedRemove and destroy affected plants or parts of them.
Sources (2)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

impatiens

impatiens

5⅞ in–1 ft 11⅝ in
✓flowers June–October
✓taller — for the back
common snowdrop

common snowdrop

3⅞ in–9⅞ in
✓flowers February–March
✓lower — for the front
wax begonia

wax begonia

5⅞ in–11¾ in
✓flowers May–October
✓lower — for the front

Ready-made Studio combinations with this plant

Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised garden bed with it already planted.

Evergreen carpet — common periwinkleEvergreen carpet — Lenten roseEvergreen carpet — barren strawberryEvergreen carpet — big blue lilyturfEvergreen carpet — Evergold Sedge
Evergreen carpetLow evergreen perennials and sedge cover the soil even in winter; hellebores bloom from February.Open in the Studio

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does common periwinkle flower?

In April–June; the flowers are blue or purple.

Does common periwinkle tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does common periwinkle need?

At maturity 5⅞ in–1 ft 6⅛ in wide and 3⅛ in–11¾ in tall; recommended spacing 12¼ in.

Periwinkle rust — what can you do?

Do not water heavily from above. Remove and destroy affected plants or parts of them.

Sources (16) Checked 24 October 2026

Similar plants

Have a look at these too.

wax begonia

Begonia (Semperflorens-Cultorum Group)

5⅞ in–11¾ in × 5⅞ in–11¾ in
Low maintenanceannual

barrenwort

Epimedium ×perralchicum

5⅞ in–11¾ in × 11¾ in–1 ft 5¾ in
Low maintenanceperennial
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