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VINCA major
Commonly known as Greater periwinkle
Large bright blue flowers
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Evergreen - ovate to lance-shaped,dark-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long
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Height - 45cm (18in) -
Spread - indefinite
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - prostrate shrub with arching shoots. Produces flowers to 5cm (2in) across over a long period from mid-spring to autumn.
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun - for best flowering -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - can be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth. -
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Pests & Diseases - fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust -
Place of origin - western Mediterranean -
Flower Shape - Star-shaped
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - any but very dry.
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of VINCA major
VINCA major 'Surrey Marble' >
Commonly known as: Greater periwinkle.
('Maculata') - leaves have a central splash of greenish-yellow. Grow in the open rather than shade for best effect
VINCA major 'Variegata' >
Commonly known as: Greater periwinkle.
('Elegantissima') - silver variegated foliage
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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