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  • VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata'
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    VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata'

    Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle

     AWARD
    Leaves variegated white, flowers light blue
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    1.5 to 2 Litre
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    Plant Details
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    • 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
      Garden origin
    • Evergreen
      Leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
    • Blue
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10-20cm (4-8in)
    • Spread
      Indefinite
    • 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. Produces flowers 2.5-3cm (1-1¼in) across over a long period.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Rabbit Resistant
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
      Coastal / windswept
      Cottage garden
      Town garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Tolerates all
      Any but very dry.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      For best flowering, in soil that retains moisture.
      Partial shade
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
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