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Vinca Minor 'Ralph Shugert'
Vinca Minor 'Ralph Shugert'
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Evergreen |
| Light Requirement | Partial, Full Shade |
| Soil Condition | Dry, Well Drained, Moist |
| Bloom Season | Spring, Autumn |
| Bloom Color | Blue |
| Mature Height | 0 - 1ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast-Growing |
| Planting Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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Vinca minor βRalph Shugertβ (Ralph Shugert Periwinkle)
Ralph Shugert Periwinkle is a fastβspreading evergreen groundcover that solves the problem of bare, shaded areas where turf and many perennials fail. Its glossy dark green leaves edged in creamy white create a bright, variegated carpet, while violetβblue flowers appear in midβspring and again lightly in early fall. Growing about 6 inches tall and spreading 30β36 inches wide, this variety is ideal for slopes, woodland gardens, and containers, and even tolerates sun in northern climates with adequate moisture.
Key Features
β’ Variegated foliage with creamy white leaf margins
β’ Violetβblue blooms in midβspring and early autumn
β’ Low, matβforming habit spreading up to 36 inches
β’ Thrives in shade to part shade
β’ Sun tolerant in cooler northern regions with moisture
Common Questions
β’ What problem does βRalph Shugertβ solve?
It fills shaded or partially shaded areas where turfgrass struggles, creating a dense, evergreen groundcover that suppresses weeds and stabilizes soil.
β’ Is it good for erosion control?
Yes. Its spreading habit makes it excellent for slopes and banks.
β’ Will it grow in containers?
Very well. Its trailing habit softens edges and adds variegated color.
β’ Does it stay evergreen?
Yes. It maintains foliage yearβround, shedding older leaves in winter as it regenerates.
β’ Is it low maintenance?
Extremely. Once established, it needs minimal care.
Plant Characteristics
β’ Height: About 6 inches
β’ Spread: 30β36 inches
β’ Foliage: Glossy dark green with creamy white edges
β’ Flowers: Violetβblue
β’ Habit: Fastβspreading, matβforming evergreen
Planting & Care
β’ Light: Shade to part shade; sun tolerant in northern climates with moisture
β’ Soil: Adaptable; prefers wellβdrained soil
β’ Watering: Moderate during establishment; low once established
β’ Maintenance: Trim edges as needed to control spread
Ideal Uses
β’ Erosion control on shaded slopes
β’ Woodland gardens needing color and texture
β’ Containers and shaded planters
β’ Underplanting beneath shrubs and trees
Explore more options in our Evergreen Groundcovers collection, including Vinca minor βBowlesβ for a vigorous, solidβgreen companion that pairs beautifully with the variegated foliage of βRalph Shugertβ.
Order Vinca minor βRalph Shugertβ
Bring yearβround variegated color and dependable coverage to your landscape with Vinca minor βRalph Shugert,β available now at Greenwood Nursery.
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β’ Grown and shipped in 3.5βinch pots
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Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.
When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for theΒ next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.
Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).
An example ofΒ month-by-month shippingΒ would be as follows, as plants are available:
January - zones 9 - 10Β
February - zones 8 - 10Β
March - zones 7 - 10
April - zones 6 - 10
May - zones 5 - 9
June - zones 3 - 8
JulyΒ - zones 3 - 7
August - zones 4 - 7
September - zones 5 - 8
October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9
November - zones 6 (some areas)Β - 10Β
December - zones 8 - 10
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Growing Zones 4-8
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