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VINCA
Commonly known as Periwinkle, Trailing myrtle
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.
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Evergreen
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Full sunFor best flowering -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eatenThese will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.
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Additional Features
Good to knowGood 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 & DiseasesFungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust
Place of originEurope, northern Africa, central Asia -
Soil ConditionsAlkaline / Chalk loving
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
Buy Varieties of VINCA
VINCA difformis 'Jenny Pym'
pinkish-purple flowers with a distinctive white centre
Gift-wrapping available
VINCA major
large bright blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
VINCA major 'Surrey Marble'
('Maculata') - leaves have a central splash of greenish-yellow. Grow in the open rather than shade for best effect
VINCA major 'Variegata'
('Elegantissima') - silver variegated foliage
Gift-wrapping available
VINCA minor
excellent ground cover, small blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
VINCA minor 'Alba'
white form
Gift-wrapping available
VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata'
leaves variegated white, flowers light blue
Gift-wrapping available
VINCA minor 'Atropurpurea'
flowers purple-violet, leaves green
Gift-wrapping available
VINCA minor 'Aureovariegata'
leaves variegated yellow, flowers light blue
VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'
('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
VINCA minor 'Illumination'
striking selection with irregular yellow leaves edged green. An excellent rock plant
Gift-wrapping available
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