VINCA
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VINCA
Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle
All Flower MAR-SEPT
The habit of stems taking root where they touch the ground gives the periwinkle its ability to rapidly cover bare soil. In some cases it can be invasive but can provide spots of flower colour in most months of the year.
Genus of 5 species of slender-stemmed, evergreen subshrubs and herbaceous perennials from woodland in Europe, North Africa and Central Asia.
V. minor, lesser periwinkle, is probably native to southern England.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. V. major 'Maculata' -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust -
EvergreenOvate to lance-shaped leaves to 9cm (3½in) long.
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Height
40cm (16in) -
Spread
50cm (20in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilProstrate shrub with arching shoots. Produces flowers to 5cm (2in) across over a long period.
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Tolerates allAny but very dry.
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Full sun
Best in full sun
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Vinca - Growing Guide
