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Vinca major Variegata
Greater Periwinkle
Common Name: Greater Periwinkle Latin Name: Vinca major ‘Variegata’ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shade.Flowering period/colour: April to September/ Violet blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.5m / 1.2mSpecial features: Perfect for groundcover on banks and slopes.This is a great choice for planting as groundcover as the creeping shoots reach outwards and will trail downwards over a wall or down a slope. This shrub features violet blue flowers that appear from April to September and add a healthy splash of colour to the plant. The evergreen leaves are dark green with creamy white variegation and these really stand out in a winter garden. Plant this shrub in a sunny position to get the optimum amount of flowers.
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Vinca minor Argenteovariegata
Lesser Periwinkle Variegata
Common Name: Lesser periwinkle ‘Variegata’ Latin Name: Vinca minor ArgenteovariegataSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shade.Flowering period/colour: April to September/ VioletHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.1m/0.8mSpecial features: A creeping evergreen which has deep violet flowers from April to September.This is a truly wonderful little creeping plant which is great for colourful groundcover. The leaves are ovate in shape and grey-green in colour with creamy white margins and with this being an evergreen variety they hold all year round. This is one of the best shrubs for floral interest as the flowers start out in spring and last into autumn. The pretty flowers have 5 petals and are deep violet in colour; they add great interest when they are in flower.
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Vinca minor Bowles Variety
Lesser Periwinkle La Grave
Common Name: Lesser periwinkle ‘La Grave’Latin Name: Vinca minor ‘Bowle’s Variety’Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shade.Flowering period/colour: April to September/ Violet blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.4m/0.8mSpecial features: A creeping evergreen which has violet blue flowers from April to September.This is a delightful variety of periwinkle which features delicate lavender blue flowers that have soft white centres. The flowers are long-lasting and will provide great interest throughout spring, summer and until the first frosts in autumn. With this being an evergreen variety the leaves will also give you year-round colour. This creeping shrub is great for groundcover and is particularly well-suited to the smaller garden.
Vinca minor Illumination
Lesser Periwinkle
Common Name: Lesser Periwinkle Latin Name: Vinca minor 'Illumination' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shade.Flowering period/colour: April to September/ VioletHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.4m/1mSpecial features: A vibrant evergreen shrub with long-lasting flowers.The ‘Illumination’ is aptly named as the glowing foliage is perfect for brightening up a bed in your garden. This creeping plant spreads outwards and covers the ground and as this is an evergreen shrub it adds a vibrant burst of colour all year round. The glowing golden green leaves are ovate with dark green variegated margins and these make the perfect colourful foil for the long-lasting flowers. From April to September the delicate deep violet-blue flowers are nestled amongst the leaves and the flowers are popular with pollinating insects. Due to the trailing habit of this shrub, you can use it in hanging baskets or to creep down a slope or over the edge of a wall.
Vinca minor Ralph Shugert
Lesser Periwinkle
Common Name: Lesser periwinkleLatin Name: Vinca minor Ralph ShugertSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shadeFlowering period/colour: April to September/VioletHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.2m x 0.6mSpecial features: A creeping evergreen which has flowers from April to September This periwinkle is a wonderful choice for adding year round interest to a border as its evergreen leaves are deep green with attractive yellow margins. This creeping plant will provide groundcover and has the added feature of violet flowers which appear from April to September. This is a great choice for adding colour to your garden and it works well when planted alongside other creeping Vincas like the Gertrude Jekyll.
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