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    VINCA minor
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    VINCA minor

    Commonly known as Lesser periwinkle, Running myrtle

    Excellent ground cover, small blue flowers
     
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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
      Europe, southern Russia, northern Caucasus
    • Evergreen
      leaves to 5cm (2in) long
    • Blue
    • Border
      Suitable for a shrub border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      10-20cm (4-8in)
    • Spread
      Indefinite
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
      Prostrate, mat-forming shrub with long, trailing shoots.
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Any but very dry.
    • Full sun
      For best flowering in soil that retains moisture.
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Varieties

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    Lesser periwinkle
    Leaves variegated white, flowers light blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.00
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    Useful extras...

    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 - Free c&p
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
    Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
    1 ltr tub
    £11.50
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