VINCA minor 'Ralph Shugert'
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VINCA minor 'Ralph Shugert'
Commonly known as lesser periwinkle
White-edged green leaves, deep violet flowers.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, rust -
Evergreen
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Blue
Bright violet -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Border
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Patio / pot plants
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Silver variegated
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Height
10-15cm -
Spread
0.5–1 metres -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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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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Tolerates all
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full shade
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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