Vinca major 'Variegata' (v)
variegated greater periwinkle
An evergreen sub-shrub to 45cm in height, forming a clump of erect leafy flowering stems and long prostrate rooting stems, with ovate leaves margined with cream. Flowers violet-blue, 4-5cm in width, opening from spring to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple | Cream Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Cream Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Purple | Cream Green | ||
| Winter | Cream Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Vinca can be evergreen subshrubs or herbaceous perennials, with simple, paired leaves and solitary, 5-lobed, salver-shaped flowers in the leaf axils
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in all but the driest soils. Flowers best in full sun but very useful for shady areas. Has the potential to become a nuisance if left unchecked
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn and by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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