Vinca major Varigata, Greater periwinkle
A variegated evergreen plant, has erect leafy stems with flowers and prostrating stems, it forms a clump. it belongs to Apocynaceae family. Easy to grow. Grows well in full sun and partial shade. Low maintenance, drouhgt resistant ground cover. Propagation by divison in spring and monsoon, Cutting during monsoon. Any soil but well drained. Award of Garden Merit from RHS. Underplanting shrub. Hanging basket, window boxing and containers. No serious disease or pest problems. Flower summer to fall.
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Zoomed in flower image.
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Can be added to the raised beds.
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Can make a nice ground cover.
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Can be grown as hedge.
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Hanging trail for hanging baskets
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| New cream color leaves |
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It can be co grown with
Plumbago White/ Blue to have mix of flowers.
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Please enjoy reading, viewing and growing this plant.
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