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Vinca Minor 'Illumination' (13cm) Lesser Periwinkle

Vinca Minor 'Illumination' (13cm) Lesser Periwinkle

Price
Price
£
8
.
99
Quantity
Stock
2 units in stock
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Often bought together with
Total
£ 8.99

Quick Guide

  • Vibrant variegated foliage
  • Blue pinwheel-shaped flowers
  • Evergreen ground cover
  • Perfect for UK shade
  • Low-maintenance beauty

Vinca Minor 'Illumination', recognised in the UK as the Lesser Periwinkle, shines with its uniquely variegated gold and green leaves, bringing an illuminated effect to garden spaces. Come spring, it's adorned with captivating blue, pinwheel-like blooms that contrast elegantly against its luminous foliage. It's a fantastic choice for injecting vibrancy into shaded areas or as an effortless ground cover. Complement it with ferns, heucheras, or other shade-loving plants to craft a layered, visually appealing garden. Whether your garden vibe is contemporary chic or timeless woodland, 'Illumination' is a bright choice for UK gardens.

Plant Care Guide

Easy to care for, the Vinca Minor 'Illumination' flourishes in partial to full shade, and a touch of morning sun can intensify its golden tones. It's tolerant of various conditions but prefers moist, well-draining soil. A touch of pruning can enhance its appearance and promote denser foliage. Generally pest-resistant, watch for occasional aphids or vine weevil.

  • EAN code
    038731
  • Ultimate Height
    20cm (7.9Inch)
  • Ultimate Spread
    60cm (23.6In)
  • Flower Colour
    Blue
  • Foliage Colour
    Variegated Gold & Green
  • Sunlight
    Partial Shade, Shade Loving
  • UK Hardiness Zone
    H6
  • Care Guide
    Easy
  • Planting Season
    Spring, Autumn
  • Season of Interest
    Year-round
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Drought Tolerant
    Moderate
  • Award of Garden Merit
    Yes
  • Bee Friendly
    Yes
  • Pet Friendly
    No
  • Child Friendly
    Yes
  • Soil Type
    Well drained
  • Soil PH
    Neutral, Acid

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

Located in Kentish Town, London, Boma garden centre is proud of its vision to transform the city into an urban paradise. The garden centre has created a plant lover's paradise, a place where you can relax, unwind and de-stress among the foliage and flowers. The Webshop makes it easier to order online if you can't get to the garden centre, with nationwide delivery. But we encourage plant lovers to pop in for a visit and chat with the team. 

 

 

Creating an urban paradise

Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.

We've curated a botanical sanctuary

Our team of horticulturists planned our garden centre to show plants in their natural habitat, with inspirational displays. Looking for plants is like taking a walk in a botanical sanctuary.
And for those that consider our canine friends an essential part of life, bring your best mate along. Hopefully, they'll get along with our house cat Blue Bell.

It so happens we stock some fabulous plants

Our garden centre specialises in rare specimen plants beyond the common garden varieties. We also stock everything you need to cultivate your dream garden, home and office, with the largest range of plants, pots and containers in North London. Apparently, visitors consider us  The gardener's garden centre.

 

Buy Vinca Minor 'Illumination' (13cm) Lesser Periwinkle at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!