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VINCA minor 'Illumination'

Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle

Striking selection with irregular yellow leaves edged green. An excellent rock plant

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individually £10.50 each, 3+ £8.00 each, 10+ £7.50 each

Available Early Spring 2020

1.5 to 2 Litre

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Evergreen - elliptic or lance-shaped leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
Blue
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 which retains moisture.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust
Place of origin - garden origin
Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine)
Hardiness - Fully hardy
Leaf colour (if not green) - Gold variegated
Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - any but very dry.
Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant