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VINCA major
Commonly known as Greater periwinkle
Large bright blue flowers
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Good to know
Can be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth. -
Medicinal properties
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Pests & Diseases
Fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust -
Place of origin
Western Mediterranean -
EvergreenDark-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long
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Blue
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Star-shaped
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
45cm (18in) -
Spread
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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 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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny but very dry.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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