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VINCA difformis 'Jenny Pym'
Commonly known as Periwinkle
Pinkish-purple flowers with a distinctive white centre
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Can be cut back hard in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
Fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust -
Place of origin
Southwestern Europe, northern Africa -
EvergreenUsually narrowly lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves to 7cm (2¾in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
Star-shapedTo 4cm (1½in) across
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
Indefinite -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilProstrate subshrub. Produces flowers on upright shoots
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°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
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a shrub borderCoastal / windsweptCottage gardenTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Tolerates allAny but very dry
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
For best floweringPartial shade
Vinca - Growing Guide