Vinca minor Ralph Shugert AGM

Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugart’ – Evergreen Ground Cover with Elegant Blue Flowers

Year-Round Foliage, Long-Flowering & Low Maintenance

Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugart’ is a fantastic evergreen ground cover plant, valued for its deep green foliage edged with a delicate silver-white margin and its abundant violet-blue flowers that bloom from spring through to autumn. This variety is ideal for suppressing weeds, covering bare ground, and thriving in shady or difficult areas of the garden.

A low-maintenance and hardy choice, ‘Ralph Shugart’ spreads naturally, forming a dense carpet of attractive foliage and flowers, making it perfect for borders, underplanting trees, or trailing over walls and banks.

• Height: Easily maintained to 10cm 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 60cm
• Foliage Colour: Dark green with a white border
• Flower Colour: Purple-blue
• Flowering Season: Spring
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk, clay
• Position: Full Sun - Full Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H6 (-15 and below)
• Type: Shrub

Why Buy Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugart’ Online?

• Beautiful Blue Flowers – Blooms over a long season from spring to autumn.
• Evergreen Foliage with Silver-Edged Leaves – Provides year-round interest.
• Excellent Ground Cover – Suppresses weeds and covers bare spots.
• Thrives in Shade & Poor Soil – Ideal for difficult areas in the garden.
• Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Perfect for UK gardens with minimal care needed.

How to Grow & Care for Vinca ‘Ralph Shugart’

• Sunlight: Grows well in full sun, partial shade, or full shade.
• Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; prefers moist but well-drained soil.
• Soil: Adapts to most soil types, including poor and dry soils.
• Pruning: Trim back if needed to control spread and encourage fresh growth.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK, providing evergreen ground cover all year.

Perfect for Any Garden Setting

• Ground Cover for Borders & Banks: Suppresses weeds and adds texture.
• Underplanting Trees & Shrubs: Thrives in shaded areas.
• Trailing Over Walls & Rockeries: Softens edges and provides cascading colour.
• Cottage & Wildlife Gardens: A nectar source for pollinators.

Order Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugart’ Online Today

With its striking silver-edged foliage, long-lasting blue flowers, and easy-care nature, Vinca minor ‘Ralph Shugart’ is an excellent ground cover plant for low-maintenance beauty all year round. Whether filling difficult areas or adding charm to borders, it’s a reliable and attractive choice.

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