Rainer
ActiveVinca minor L. · Lesser periwinkle
Mueller Hans
Marie
Protection expiredVinca minor L. Lesser periwinkle · Ornamentals · bred by Herbert Menke
also searched as: марие
Variety description
10 August 2026
The plant is perennial, forming dense, quickly closing carpet covers. The height of the bushes usually ranges from 8 to 15 cm, in individual cases up to 25 cm. The leaves are medium-sized, dark green, with a characteristic luster and dense texture.
The flowers of the variety have an intensely blue or violet-blue color and are distinguished by an increased size relative to wild species. The main flowering period occurs in April-May, with a possible secondary wave of flowering.
The variety is intended for use as an ornamental groundcover plant in shaded and semi-shaded areas, including under tree canopies, in borders and rock gardens. The plant possesses high winter hardiness, withstanding temperatures down to -20°C and lower.
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Countries of admission
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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights
Parties
- Breeder
- Herbert Menke 4 Developed the variety
- Applicant
- Herbert Menke 4 Submitted the application to the register
- Rights holder
- Herbert Menke 4 Holds the rights to the variety
Plant breeders' rights
The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.
Germany
№ IGR 00001
Protection expired
- Application filed 29 October 1993
- Registered 21 March 1996
- Entry closed 31 December 2021
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