{"product_id":"vinca-minor-alba","title":"Vinca minor Alba","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eWhite Periwinkle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"55\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"58\"\u003eVinca minor ‘Alba’, commonly known as White Periwinkle, is a hardy, evergreen ground cover valued for its glossy green foliage and crisp white, star-shaped flowers. Forming a dense, trailing mat, it is ideal for suppressing weeds and covering large areas under trees, along borders, or on sloping sites. In Melbourne’s climate, it flowers primarily through spring and often continues sporadically into summer and autumn, adding a fresh, bright contrast to shaded garden spaces. This low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and tolerates a wide range of conditions, including dry shade once established. It performs best in part shade to full shade but will also grow in full sun with adequate moisture. Vinca minor ‘Alba’ is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, woodland settings, and underplanting beneath shrubs and trees where a reliable, evergreen carpet is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e*Ground Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eHeight: 10–15 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eWidth: Spreads to 1–2 m or more over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e*Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003e*Part Shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e*Full Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e*Flowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e*Flowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003e*Flowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e*Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e*Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e*Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e*Evergreen\u003cbr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e*Low Maintenance\u003cbr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e*Excellent Weed Suppressant\u003cbr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e*Can become invasive if not managed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eToxic if ingested by humans, dogs, cats, and livestock. May cause gastrointestinal upset and other symptoms if consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1620\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eHelleborus\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eHosta\u003cbr data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eHeuchera\u003cbr data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eClivia\u003cbr data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eFerns\u003cbr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eHydrangea\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True Blue Nursery","offers":[{"title":"14CM","offer_id":47538985992357,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/VincaminorAlba.jpg?v=1772400163","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/vinca-minor-alba","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}