Vinca major
Plant Details
Part of our Spring Magic Collection.
An excellent ground cover plant; attractive large violet blue flowers from April above simple dark green foliage.
Month Available: February
Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
Flower Colour: Blue
Suitable For Wildlife: None
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Shrub
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Spring to late summer flowering.
Height / Spread: 45cm x 75cm (18in x 30in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
This is a great plant for ground cover, the flowers create a great splash of colour.
Where to Plant: Borders
Pests and Diseases: Aphids, Rust.
Plant Care: Simply cut back in spring to maintain shape.
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: Great groundcover, masses of flowers, evegreen foliage.
History: The common name for this is Periwinkle, also the name for a common seashore Mollusc.
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