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Vinca major

Common name: Greater Periwinkle

Vinca major Recently listed
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Description

Greater Periwinkle is a vigorous evergreen groundcover, valued for its glossy green leaves and lovely violet-blue flowers. It helps suppress weeds and is ideal for shaded or partially shaded garden areas.

This plant is easy to maintain and spreads well, making it practical for covering slopes or bare spots under trees. It prefers well-drained soil and tolerates a range of light conditions.

Plant information

Genus Vinca
Species major
Cultivar To be confirmed
Plant type Perennial
Foliage Evergreen
Height 10-30 cm
Spread 50-100 cm
Growth rate Fast
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Toxicity (Guide Only) Safe
Last listed 2026-06-25

Position

Full SunPart ShadeShade

Flower colour

Blue

Flowering months

JanFebMarAprMayJunDec

Season of interest

SpringSummerWinter

Features

Bee FriendlyButterfly FriendlyPollinator FriendlySuitable for PotsLow MaintenanceWinter InterestGround Cover

Soil

Any SoilSandLoamWell DrainedNeutral

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