Periwinkle - Wojos Gem

Handy Gardening Secrets ground covers  


Periwinkle - Wojos Gem

Use in as a spreading groundcover to brighten shade gardens. It is idstinct from Vinca 'Illumination' with larger leaves is hardy in protected spots in zone 6. The Periwinkle 'Wojo's Gem', Vinca Major 'Wojo's Gem', is a new selection of trailing vinca with creamy yellow centers edged and flecked with dark green. Herbaceous perennial. Beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, walls and curbs. Pest and disease free. ... more

 

Lamium - Pink Pewter The Lamium ‘Pink Pewter’, Lamium maculatum, has a beautiful display of dark green, silvery leaves with white centers. ‘Pink Pewter’ looks great among Hosta’s, Ferns, Lungworts (Pulmonaria), bulbs and wildflowers. Plant in a well-drained area and do not allow drying out. With a plant height of 6” and a spread of 12-24”, Lamium ‘Pink Pewter’ blooms from May to July. Use Lamium in hanging baskets, in mixed containers, trailing over walls or as an edger, but spread must be controlled. ‘Pink Pewter’ will grow best in full sun, but will tolerate some afternoon shade in a moist area. The short spiked salmon pink flowers make it a wonderful ground cover.

Periwinkle - Wojos Gem