What is the fastest spreading evergreen ground cover plant?
What’s the best fast-spreading ground-cover plant for shade? Vinca or periwinkle is a hardworking, fast-growing evergreen plant with glossy foliage and the added bonus of bright blue flowers that arrive in late spring and can continue through to fall. Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is an excellent groundcover for partial to full shade. The species and most varieties possess glossy dark green leaves. A few varieties have green and white variegated foliage. White or lilac-blue flowers appear in spring and continue intermittently throughout the summer.
What is the best evergreen hedge for full shade?
Many of our best selling evergreens are suitable, including all varieties of Laurels (except the Bay Laurel), Lonicera and Viburnum Tinus, a super plant for brightening dark corners producing white flowerheads during the winter months. Popular varieties include arborvitae, hydrangeas, viburnum , and lilac all known for their rapid growth and lush foliage. Depending on your space and climate, you can choose from flowering, evergreen, or deciduous varieties that suit your specific needs.