Botanical name
Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugert’
Other names
Lesser periwinkle ‘Ralph Shugert’ , Common periwinkle ‘Ralph Shugert’ , Myrtle ‘Ralph Shugert’ , Creeping myrtle ‘Ralph Shugert’
Genus
Vinca
Variety or Cultivar
‘Ralph Shugert’ _ ‘Ralph Shugert’ is a prostrate, mat-forming evergreen perennial or subshrub bearing glossy, ovate, dark green leaves with white margins and bright violet-blue flowers from mid-spring to early autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
Blue, Violet in Spring; Violet, Blue in Summer; Violet, Blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green, White, Variegated in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids
Specific diseases
Rust
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 6
Propagation methods
Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugert’ (Lesser periwinkle ‘Ralph Shugert’ ) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Will do well in any soil so long as it is not very dry. Flowers best in sun but will tolerate shade. Can be invasive.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
