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Vinca major 'Variegata'
Greater Periwinkle 

Vinca major 'Variegata'
Common name

Greater Periwinkle

Group

Shrubs

Family

Apocynaceae

Description

Greater Periwinkle. An evergreen shrub with arching stems of dark green leaves; margined creamy white. Dark violet or violet-blue flowers produced from mid-spring to autumn. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread Indefinite. Flowers April to September. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Prostrate
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
45cm
Ultimate spread
Indefinite

Colour

Flowers
Violet; Blue in April; September
Foliage
Green; White - Evergreen
Fruit
Black in July
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/Partial shade Shelter from cold drying winds
Soil
Most types
Moisture
Moist well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings
Usage
Border; Ground cover
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter; Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Mulch; Feed; Keep free from weeds
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
Normal
price 		Web
price 		Stock
 
 
 		Trolley
Regular 2 litre --- 20-30 cm £3.54 £ 70
Regular 2 litre --- 15-20 cm £3.54 £ 170