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The periwinkle rarely needs to be watered
Water the periwinkle properly
Because the periwinkle is usually planted only in shady locations due to its care needs, the water requirement is usually limited. Nevertheless, even the periwinkle can dry up in certain situations.
Water the periwinkle correctly in the summer
Since the periwinkle protects its own root zone from evaporation, it normally does not need to be poured in addition to the natural precipitate. In addition, watering should be done if:
Beware in winter
Sometimes (especially with evergreen plants) irrigation may be necessary even in winter. This is the case when the soil is too little moisture in the fall and it comes to winter frosts. Then it should be well-dosed at the beginning of a multi-day, frost-free period.
Tips
Often the groundcover Vinca minor is planted as a green carpet in steep slopes. This is not a problem in itself, but slopes are often very dry for physical reasons. That's why you should ensure healthy plant growth, even on slopes for adequate irrigation of evergreens.