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VINCA minor 'Illumination'
Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle
Striking selection with irregular yellow leaves edged green. An excellent rock plant
£12.00 each
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Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
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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 -
EvergreenLeaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Blue
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BorderSuitable for a shrub border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Gold variegated
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
10-20cm (4-8in) -
Spread
Indefinite
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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 over a long period.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allAny but very dry.
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Full sun
For best flowering, in soil which retains moisture. -
Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Vinca - Growing Guide
