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Exposurefull sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Vinca major
Vinca major
Flower Color
Description
a vigorous evergreen sub-shrub forming a clump of erect stems bearing glossy ovate leaves and solitary violet-blue flowers 4cm wide in the leaf axils, with long rooting sterile stems making effective ground cover
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
2.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Ground Cover
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 6-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Drought resistantCottage and informal gardenLow MaintenanceBanks and slopesFlower borders and bedsGround coverUnderplanting of roses and shrubs