Vinca Minor 'Ralph Shugert'

Vinca minor 'Ralph Shugert' is the premium variegated periwinkle — a trailing evergreen groundcover with rich, glossy dark green leaves edged in crisp creamy-white that instantly brightens shady spots. In mid-spring it puts on a show of large violet-blue flowers, with a reliable secondary flush in early fall. More visually striking than standard Vinca, it's the go-to choice when you want the same rugged, shade-tolerant performance with a high-contrast, refined look.

Why Gardeners Choose Vinca 'Ralph Shugert'

• Striking variegated foliage: Creamy-white leaf margins naturally brighten dark, shaded areas and add year-round visual interest.
• Two bloom seasons: Violet-blue flowers in mid-spring, with a secondary flush in early fall.
• Evergreen year-round: Glossy foliage holds its color and texture through winter, shedding older growth in spring to push out a fresh canopy.
• Shade tolerant: Thrives in full to partial shade — excellent under trees, along shaded walls, and in woodland garden designs.
• Trailing habit: Matures to 6 inches tall and trails up to 36 inches, weaving around stone edges and hardscape borders beautifully.
• Great companion plant: Pairs beautifully with Coral Bells, Solomon's Seal, and Hellebores as a living carpet beneath taller shade perennials.

Planting & Care

• Light: Full shade to part shade; tolerates more sun in northern zones with consistent moisture.
• Soil: Loose, well-drained, organic-rich preferred; adapts to diverse soil conditions.
• Watering: Regular moisture during establishment; spreads steadily once settled via rooting stems.
• Maintenance: Minimal — light annual edging to control spread along design borders.

Shipping Information

• Ships in 3.5-inch pots, fully rooted and ready to plant.