Growing & Maintenance:
Pruning rarely needed. Can be done if needed to keep in bounds and to remove winter damage. In spring, apply balanced fertilizer according to package directions. Check soil weekly for moisture until ground freezes. Water thoroughly when dry. No winter protection is necessary.
Ralph Shugert Vinca
Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' (PP6960)
Plant Type: Ground Covers
Evergreen ground cover displays intense blue, funnel-shaped single flowers from late spring into fall. Named to honor the late Ralph Shugert, a beloved horticulturist. Small dark green foliage with sharply defined creamy white to white margins. Has a clumping growth habit. An excellent ground cover for erosion control and for planting under shallow rooted trees.
Height:
3-6 In
Spread:
6-8 Ft
Spacing:
6-12 Ft
Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Characteristics & Attributes for Vinca minor
'Ralph Shugert'
Sunlight Requirements
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Partial Sun/Full Shade (2-4 hours direct sunlight) |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Fall |
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Spring |
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Winter |
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Summer |
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Features
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Evergreen |
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Great Foliage |
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Foliage Color
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