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VINCA minor 'Atropurpurea'

Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle

Flowers purple-violet, leaves green
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
  • 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)
  • Full sun
    For best flowering, in soil that retains moisture.
  • Partial shade

VINCA minor 'Atropurpurea'

 
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  • 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
    Garden origin
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a shrub border
    Coastal / windswept
    Cottage garden
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
    Any but very dry
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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