Vinca defformis (Periwinkle)

Type Herbaceous flower, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Vinca defformis cultivation notes: Flourishing in almost any soil, whether in full sun or shade, Vinca is an indispensable all-rounder especially in shade. Plant as a low edging plant or in masses as low ground cover in autumn / spring and expect this plant to spread / root into surrounding soil. Cut back hard in spring if overgrown and occasionally mulch on poor soils.

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth.

Design & Plant Use for Vinca defformis:
  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
  • Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest

Common Missspellings: Vincer, Vinka, Vincar, Vinker

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