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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
Further Reading....
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Evergreenleaves to 9cm (3½in) long
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Blue -
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 stems. Produces dark violet blue flowers 5cm (2in) across from 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 sunWill tolerate full sun if soil maintains moisture. -
Partial shade
VINCA major 'Surrey Marble'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSlower to establish than plain forms.
Pests & DiseasesFungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust
Place of originGarden origin. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny but very dry.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Vinca - Growing Guide
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
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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