{"product_id":"vinca-minor-ralph-shugert","title":"Vinca Minor 'Ralph Shugert'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinca Minor 'Ralph Shugert'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined variegated selection of periwinkle ground cover, featuring glossy green leaves edged with crisp white margins. Its lavender blue flowers bloom in spring and contrast beautifully against the two toned foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 - 6 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to mid spring with scattered summer rebloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full shade to part shade; tolerates morning sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile, well drained soil; adaptable to average garden soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers regular moisture, especially in heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpalatable to deer and rabbits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar originates from the non native European species Vinca minor. While not native to North America, it is widely grown for ornamental ground cover in shaded gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides early nectar for Spring Azures and other shade tolerant butterfly species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisited by honeybees and small ground nesting bees in early spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 18 in apart to establish a full carpet within two growing seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent as an underplanting for trees and shrubs, slope stabilization, or as an evergreen filler in shady foundation plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerns (Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum')\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provide arching fronds and cool toned foliage that contrast well with variegated periwinkle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTricyrtis hirta (Toad Lily)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides exotic looking flowers in late summer, adding late season color and contrast to evergreen mats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeucherella 'Sweet Tea'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds warm toned foliage and spring flowers in shaded groupings with Vinca.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Patriot'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Echoes white leaf margins and adds bolder texture for a striking shade combo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers grassy vertical interest and purple flower spikes that harmonize with Vinca blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45948407677089,"sku":"VINCA MINOR RALPH SHUGERT","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/bbtyhg65tlo98.jpg?v=1675196486","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/vinca-minor-ralph-shugert","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}