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.
Vinca major ‘Variegata’
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.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Vinca |
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Species | major |
Varietry | 'Variegata' |
Common Name | Greater Periwinkle |
Flower Colour | Violet, Blue |
Soil | Most types |
Aspect | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Spread | Indefinite |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Prostrate |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | Green, White |
Flowers From | April, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Ground cover |
Toxicity | |
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Pruning Time | |
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