Periwinkle. An evergreen subshrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Upright stems produce pale blue to nearly white flowers from late winter to early spring. Max Height 30cm. Flowers February to March. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Vinca difformis
An evergreen subshrub with glossy, dark green leaves. Upright stems produce pale blue to nearly white flowers from late winter to early spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Vinca |
|---|---|
| Species | difformis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Periwinkle |
| Flower Colour | blue, white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Ground cover |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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