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    VINCA
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    VINCA

    Commonly known as Periwinkle, Trailing myrtle

    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.

     

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    • Good to know
      Good groundcover for wildlife garden. Can be cut back hard in spring. Full sun produces best flowering though plants are more comfortable in partial shade.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, northern Africa, central Asia
    • Evergreen
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    varieties
    VINCA major
    Greater periwinkle
    Large bright blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    VINCA minor
    Lesser periwinkle
    Excellent ground cover, small blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    VINCA minor 'Alba'
    Lesser periwinkle
    White form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata'
    Lesser periwinkle
    Leaves variegated white, flowers light blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    Notify me
    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    VINCA minor 'Ralph Shugert'
    White-edged green leaves, deep violet flowers.
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £12.50

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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