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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
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Evergreen
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Blue -
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 stems. Produces dark violet blue flowers 5cm (2in) across from 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 - will tolerate full sun if soil maintains moisture. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - slower to establish than plain forms. -
Pests & Diseases - fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust -
Place of origin - garden origin. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold variegated -
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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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