Vinca Illumination
Plant Details
Dazzling gold leaves with dark green edges and magnificent light blue flowers from mid Spring.
Month Available: March
Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
Flower Colour: Blue
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers, Foliage
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Variegated foliage / flowers
Height / Spread: 15cm x 1.2m (6in x 4ft)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
“This is such a bright attractive plant, always make sure you plant it where it will get a lot of sun, as it flowers best in these conditions”
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Rust
Plant Care: This variety is not as invasive as many varieties of Vinca. Cut back in spring as required
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: Excellent groundcover for under planting of trees, on banks and to prevent weeds. Can also be used in pots as has an excellent trailing habit
History: Vinca literally translates to mean bind or wind about. The common form is known as Periwinkle