Vinca minor - 'Aureovariegata (Periwinkle)

Type	Herbaceous flower, Evergreen, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Blue Flowers (Summer), Variegated green-gold Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very Hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Vinca minor 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 full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Common Missspellings: Vincer, Vinka, Vincar, Vinker