Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' | Variegated Periwinkle Groundcover | Evergreen Shade Plant | Live Vinca | 3.5" Pot

Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' is an attractive evergreen groundcover prized for its glossy dark green leaves outlined with creamy white margins and cheerful periwinkle-blue flowers. Blooming heavily in spring with occasional reblooming throughout summer, this vigorous perennial quickly forms a dense, weed-suppressing carpet that provides year-round color and texture.

Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, slopes, under trees, and foundation plantings, 'Ralph Shugert' thrives where many other plants struggle. Its drought tolerance, deer resistance, and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for homeowners looking for a dependable evergreen groundcover.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert'
• Common Name: Variegated Periwinkle
• Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial Groundcover
• Foliage Color: Dark Green with Creamy White Margins
• Flower Color: Periwinkle Blue
• Mature Height: 4–6 inches
• Spread: 12–24 inches
• Bloom Season: Spring with occasional summer rebloom
• Growth Habit: Trailing, Fast-Spreading, Mat-Forming
• Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Tolerates Some Sun)
• Water Needs: Low to Moderate
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Why You'll Love It

• Beautiful variegated evergreen foliage
• Bright blue spring flowers
• Excellent weed-suppressing groundcover
• Fast-growing and easy to maintain
• Deer resistant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Great for erosion control
• Perfect beneath trees and shrubs
• Attractive year-round

Perfect For

• Shade gardens
• Woodland landscapes
• Under trees
• Slopes and banks
• Erosion control
• Foundation plantings
• Garden borders
• Containers
• Cottage gardens

Care Instructions

Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Trim as needed to control spreading and maintain a tidy appearance. Mulching helps conserve moisture and encourages healthy growth.