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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 -
Height10-20cm (4-8in) -
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) -
Full sunFor best flowering in soil that retains moisture. -
Partial shade
VINCA minor
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth.
Pests & DiseasesFungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust
Place of originEurope, southern Russia, northern Caucasus -
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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Vinca - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of VINCA minor
VINCA minor 'Alba'
Lesser periwinkle
white form
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata'
Lesser periwinkle
leaves variegated white, flowers light blue
VINCA minor 'Atropurpurea'
Lesser periwinkle
flowers purple-violet, leaves green
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Aureovariegata'
Lesser periwinkle
leaves variegated yellow, flowers light blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'
Lesser periwinkle
('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Illumination'
Lesser periwinkle
striking selection with irregular yellow leaves edged green. An excellent rock plant
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
Useful extras...
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
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
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
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
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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