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VINCA minor
Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle, Running myrtle
Excellent ground cover, small blue flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreenleaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Blue
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Height10-20cm (4-8in)
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SpreadIndefinite
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilProstrate, mat-forming shrub with long, trailing shoots.
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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)
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Full sunFor best flowering in soil that retains moisture.
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Partial shade
VINCA minor
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCan be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth.Pests & DiseasesFungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. RustPlace of originEurope, southern Russia, northern Caucasus
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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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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Vinca - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of VINCA minor

VINCA minor 'Alba'
Lesser periwinkle
white form


VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata'
Lesser periwinkle
leaves variegated white, flowers light blue


VINCA minor 'Atropurpurea'
Lesser periwinkle
flowers purple-violet, leaves green

VINCA minor 'Aureovariegata'
Lesser periwinkle
leaves variegated yellow, flowers light blue


VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'
Lesser periwinkle
('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves

VINCA minor 'Illumination'
Lesser periwinkle
striking selection with irregular yellow leaves edged green. An excellent rock plant
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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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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.
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