Periwinkle, White and Red

Found growing everywhere from hillsides to sidewalks, places where even grass won't grow, the periwinkle is a lovely and small but tough, low-maintenance, and pest-free plant with shiny green leaves and colourful flowers that also finds itself at home indoors.

Scientific Name: Vinca Minor

Common Names: creeping martle, barmasi

Flower Colours: white with red centre

Bloom Time: veergreen perennial

Maximum Reachable Height: 3 to 6 inches tall with trailing vines that get 18 inches long

Difficulty to Grow: easy

Care:

Sunlight:partial sun or full shade is preferable, but will also grow in full sun

Soil: normal

Water:keep the soil moist, although the plant will tolerate dry conditions

Fertiliser:use a balanced fertiliserevery month for best results

References:

https://plantcaretoday.com/periwinkle-plant.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/periwinkle/growing-periwinkle.htm
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-vinca-periwinkle-flowers-pot-42309.html
https://www.drugs.com/npp/periwinkle.html