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- To multiply the periwinkle as groundcover itself
- The evergreen as easy-care groundcover
- Separate rooted shoots from the mother plants
- Rooted cuttings of periwinkle
- Tips
The small periwinkle replicates itself optimally even over offshoots
To multiply the periwinkle as groundcover itself
Since the periwinkle spreads itself in suitable suitable locations by itself, you can get from friendly gardeners sometimes uncomplicated offshoots. From a certain plant life, the periwinkle can also reproduce itself in the garden.
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Many gardeners know the problem: On shady areas under large treetops or in the shade of a house, the lawn often grows very badly. As an alternative, the relatively low alert small periwinkle (Vinca minor) offers, as it thrives well in full shade. The practical thing about this plant is that a closed plant carpet forms relatively quickly. This requires in contrast to the lawn no regular mowing and otherwise very little care. However, it depends on the planting distance and the number of shoots of the planted offshoots, how quickly forms a closed ceiling of the ground cover.
Separate rooted shoots from the mother plants
Seed cultivation does not really play a role in propagation because the plants easily spread out over foothills anyway. From an existing evergreen stand you can easily win numerous offshoots by occasionally pulling rooted shoots from the ground and separating them from the mother plants with pruning shears. Then plant the harvested offspring directly at the new location or in a pot, so that the roots do not dry out.
Rooted cuttings of periwinkle
While the larger Vinca major grows too much for some gardeners, the slightly better hardy Vinca minor remains very low. Therefore, there is actually no need for a pruning on the Vinca minor varieties. However, you can easily cut the plants in late spring to rejuvenate the plants and simultaneously grow cuttings. Please note the following points:
Tips
It can be very difficult on a hard surface to get rooted foothills of evergreens out of the ground along with their roots. Either wait for a rainy period and the then slightly softened soil or grab for self-help and let rooted cut offs root.