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Vinca minor 'Gertrude Jekyll'

lesser periwinkle

RHS Award of Garden Merit

£0.00

size:
9cm pot
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: any but very dry soil
  • Rate of growth: average to fast-growing
  • Flowering period: April to September
  • Flower colour: pure-white
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    If grown in a reasonably sunny position, this lesser periwinkle will provide an abundant show of pure white flowers, which contrast well with the deep green leaves. A compact form, it is suitable for growing in pots, or for filling gaps at the front of a border.

  • Garden care: To prevent the plant from becoming invasive cut back any unwanted shoots in spring.


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lesser periwinkle
  • Eventual Height: 0.10m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.5m
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