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VINCA
Commonly known as Periwinkle, Trailing myrtle
All Flower MAR-SEPT
The habit of stems taking root where they touch the ground gives the periwinkle its ability to rapidly cover bare soil. In some cases it can be invasive but can provide spots of flower colour in most months of the year.
Genus of 5 species of slender-stemmed, evergreen subshrubs and herbaceous perennials from woodland in Europe, North Africa and Central Asia.
V. minor, lesser periwinkle, is probably native to southern England.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Full sun - for best flowering -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - good groundcover for wildlife garden. Can be cut back hard in spring. Full sun produces best flowering though plants are more comfortable in partial shade. -
Pests & Diseases - fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust -
Place of origin - Europe, northern Africa, central Asia -
Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Vinca - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of VINCA
VINCA difformis 'Jenny Pym' >
Commonly known as: Periwinkle.
Pinkish-purple flowers with a distinctive white centre
VINCA major 'Surrey Marble' >
Commonly known as: Greater periwinkle.
('Maculata') - leaves have a central splash of greenish-yellow. Grow in the open rather than shade for best effect
VINCA major 'Variegata' >
Commonly known as: Greater periwinkle.
('Elegantissima') - silver variegated foliage
VINCA minor >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle, Running myrtle.
Excellent ground cover, small blue flowers
VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
Leaves variegated white, flowers light blue
VINCA minor 'Atropurpurea' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
Flowers purple-violet, leaves green
VINCA minor 'Aureovariegata' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
Leaves variegated yellow, flowers light blue
VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves
VINCA minor 'Illumination' >
Commonly known as: Lesser periwinkle.
Striking selection with irregular yellow leaves edged green. An excellent rock plant
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.
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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
