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VINCA minor
Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle, Running myrtle
Excellent ground cover, small blue flowers
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Evergreen - lance-shaped leaves to 5cm (2in) long
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Height - 10-20cm (4-8in) -
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, mat-forming shrub with long, trailing shoots.
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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 - for best flowering in soil that retains moisture. -
Partial shade -
Additional Features - Good to know - - can be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth. -
Pests & Diseases - fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust -
Place of origin - Europe, southern Russia, northern Caucasus -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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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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Buy Varieties of VINCA minor
VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
Leaves variegated white, flowers light blue
VINCA minor atropurpurea >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
Flowers purple-violet, leaves green
VINCA minor 'Aureovariegata' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
Leaves variegated yellow, flowers light blue
VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves
VINCA minor 'Illumination' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
Striking selection with irregular yellow leaves edged green. An excellent rock plant
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