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- The groundcover periwinkle - hardy without protection?
- Vinca major: the great evergreen
- Vinca minor: the little periwinkle
- Thirst instead of freezing: the right care in winter
- Tips
Evergreen usually does not need winter protection
The groundcover periwinkle - hardy without protection?
By nature, the evergreen (for example, Vinca minor and Vinca major) spreads only relatively slowly in the surface without human intervention. Once planted in a suitable location, it will form true plant carpets on the ground without much care.
Early article To multiply the periwinkle as groundcover itselfVinca major: the great evergreen
The large or large-leaved periwinkle Vinca major grows slightly higher than its "little brother" Vinca minor. Therefore, it can happen with Vinca major that the plants climb a bit. This evergreen species is relatively hardy in most Central European locations. Only in very exposed locations with temperatures well below minus 15 degrees Celsius can frost damage to Vinca major come. However, some Vinca major cultivars are also significantly less resistant to frosty temperatures. But you can always play it safe by covering the periwinkle in late autumn with a layer of fine brushwood. This has the pleasant side effect that the decomposition processes that begin with it provide your ground cover with natural fertilizer as well.
Vinca minor: the little periwinkle
The small-leaved periwinkle Vinca minor is usually much less sensitive during the winter than Vinca major. Thus, the subspecies of the small periwinkle can withstand temperatures of up to minus 25 degrees Celsius outdoors without any problems. Nevertheless, the plants will not be harmed if you cover the small periwinkle with a thin layer of twigs in snowy winters. Alternatively, the cover is also suitable for:
Thirst instead of freezing: the right care in winter
During the summer months, it is a matter of course for most garden owners to water the plants in the garden in extreme dry periods according to their needs. However, many gardeners forget that even in winters with cold frosts and little rainfall, a dryness in the soil can occur. Should there be frost-free days during a snow-free winter, then you can water the periwinkle sparingly to prevent winter drought damage. Most of the soil at the site of evergreen but is relatively humic anyway and can store moisture well.
Tips
When planting evergreen directly next to the terrace, you should make sure that it does not lure your pets in the winter due to lack of alternatives: All evergreens are poisonous and should not be eaten by pets.