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VINCA major
Commonly known as Greater periwinkle
Large bright blue flowers
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EvergreenDark-green leaves to 9cm (3½in) long
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Height45cm (18in) -
SpreadIndefinite
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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 winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sunFor best flowering -
Partial shade
VINCA major
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth.
Medicinal properties
Pests & DiseasesFungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust
Place of originWestern Mediterranean -
Flower ShapeStar-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny but very dry.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of VINCA major
VINCA major 'Surrey Marble'
Greater periwinkle
('Maculata') - leaves have a central splash of greenish-yellow. Grow in the open rather than shade for best effect
VINCA major 'Variegata'
Greater periwinkle
('Elegantissima') - silver variegated foliage
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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