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VINCA minor 'Aureovariegata'
Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle
Leaves variegated yellow, flowers light blue
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLeaves to 5cm (2in) long
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BlueLight 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. Produces flowers 2.5-3cm (1-1¼in) across.
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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 which retains moisture -
Partial shade
VINCA minor 'Aureovariegata'
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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 originGarden origin -
HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny but very dry soil.
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Vinca - Growing Guide
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.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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
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