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Product Description
Also known as the variegated leaf Periwinkle or Greater Periwinkle, Vinca Major Variegata Periwinkle is a fantastic evergreen shrub produces pretty violet-blue flowers from late spring to summer among those stunning creamy edged variegated leaves. Holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its reliable performance, stability of colour and form and good resistance to pests and diseases. It has a mat forming habit and will grow anywhere in the garden, even in shade under trees where very little else will so an incredibly useful plant for bring some colour to shady areas. The flower colour will be brighter in full sunlight.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 25 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 250 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant in hole large enough to firmly hold the roots. |
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| Soil Type | Well drained, light soil |
Growing at a glance…
Vinca are an excellent trailing or ground cover plant that is certain to look fantastic in borders or shady parts of your garden. They must be watered regularly, but take care not to over water. Can be pruned back in early Spring to help keep under control, as they will spread quickly once established.Vinca are suitable for planting in almost all reasonable soils, in either full sun or shade.