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  • VINCA major 'Variegata'
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    VINCA major 'Variegata'

    Commonly known as Greater periwinkle

     AWARD
    ('Elegantissima') - silver variegated foliage
     
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    • Good to know
      Can be cut back hard in spring to restrict growth.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Fungal diseases Phoma blight and rhizoctonia. Rust
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      Leaves to 9cm (3½in) long.
    • Blue
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      Indefinite
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
      Prostrate shrub with arching shoots. Produces flowers to 5cm (2in) across over a long period from mid-spring to autumn.
    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Any but very dry.
    • Full sun
      For best flowering in soil that maintains moisture.
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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