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VINCA
Commonly known as Periwinkle, Trailing myrtle
All Flower MAR-SEPT
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.
Further Reading....
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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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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.
Place of originEurope, northern Africa, central Asia -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Vinca - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of VINCA
VINCA difformis 'Jenny Pym'
Periwinkle
pinkish-purple flowers with a distinctive white centre
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA major
Greater periwinkle
large bright blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA major 'Surrey Marble'
Greater periwinkle
('Maculata') - leaves have a central splash of greenish-yellow. Grow in the open rather than shade for best effect
VINCA major 'Variegata'
Greater periwinkle
('Elegantissima') - silver variegated foliage
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
VINCA minor
Lesser periwinkle, Running myrtle
excellent ground cover, small blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Alba'
Lesser periwinkle
white form
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Argenteovariegata'
Lesser periwinkle
leaves variegated white, flowers light blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Atropurpurea'
Lesser periwinkle
flowers purple-violet, leaves green
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Aureovariegata'
Lesser periwinkle
leaves variegated yellow, flowers light blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Bowles Variety'
Lesser periwinkle
('La Grave') - large azure-blue flowers and green leaves
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
VINCA minor 'Illumination'
Lesser periwinkle
striking selection with irregular yellow leaves edged green. An excellent rock plant
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 10_ for £10.00 Each
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for 11.00 Each
£12.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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™.
Only £7.50
