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The richest coloured of the forms. In early spring they catch the sunlight and shine, which is the very best reason for not planting it in the shade.
There are plenty of dull ones you can use as ground cover in dry shade, this one deserves a decent location. Beth Chatto Plants say: "This form of the Lesser Periwinkle has rounded plum-purple single flowers in the spring. Although it will flower better when given more light it is an ideal plant for groundcover in dry shade. Cut back in late summer to enable the flowers to be seen and to keep the plants spreading habit in check. 20 cm." Ballyrobert Gardens say: "Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' is the purple version of periwinkle we all know and love, even the RHS who have awarded it their AGM. This prostrate, evergreen plant forms a neat carpet of lance-shaped, dark green leaves - excellent for suppressing weeds in sun or partial shade. The purple flowers are like gems lying on a green velvet cloak." Chris Adam says: "'Atropurpurea' as we grow it, flowers really well and produces many large, deep purple flowers." |
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