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Vinca

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Vinca general information

Periwinkles. Evergreen trailing shrubs grown for foliage and flowers. Ideal ground cover in shade and sun. Will grow in any soil that is not too dry. All parts might cause mild stomach upset if eaten.

Soil Type: Will grow in any soil that is not too dry.
Position: Frost hardy. Grows in shade but flowers better if exposed to sun part of the day.
Maintenance: Cut back as required after flowering

AGM = The Royal Horticultural Society's Award of General Merit given to plants of outstanding excellence.

Vinca major

Vinca major


Price: £2.50

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Greater periwinkle. Rampant species with short ascending shoots which lengthen and trail along the ground and tips rooting. Dark glossy evergreen leaves are 2.5-7.5cm (1-3in) long. Bright blue flowers from late spring to ealry summer. Excellent shrub for banks, waste ground and other areas where ground cover required.

Vinca minor 'Alba Variegata'

Vinca minor 'Alba Variegata'


Price: £2.50

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Lesser Periwinkle. Similar habit to Vinca major except smaller leaves and shoots. Leaves are grey-green edged with creamy white with white flowers from late spring to early summer.