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Common Name: Greater Periwinkle
Other Names: Big-leaf Periwinkle, Blue Buttons
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Size: Mature size ranges from 20 to 30 centimeters in height and can spread extensively.
Delivery Info: Your healthy Vinca Major plants will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.
Mature Size: Typically grows to a height of 20 to 30 centimeters with a trailing spread.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, providing year-round ground cover.
Preferred Position: Partial shade to full shade.
Shape – Plant Characteristics: Trailing stems with glossy green leaves and lavender-blue flowers.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy and adaptable to various soil conditions.
Diseases: Generally resistant to pests and diseases.
Uses in Garden: Ideal as ground cover, particularly in shaded areas where other plants might struggle. Also suitable for hanging baskets and containers.
Preferred Planting Aspect: Partial to full shade.
Is it Frost Hardy: Yes, it is frost hardy in Irish climates.
Fast or Slow Growing: Fast-growing ground cover.
Pruning Advice: Trim back as needed to control spread and encourage bushier growth.
Sowing Time: Spring is the best time for planting.
Instruction: Plant in well-draining soil, water thoroughly after planting, and then regularly until established.
Trench Preparation: Not required for this low-growing ground cover.
Positioning of Plants: Plant in shaded areas, avoiding hot afternoon sun.
Plant Spacing: Space plants about 30 to 45 centimeters apart.
Pruning: Trim as necessary to control growth and maintain appearance.
Vinca Major, also known as Greater Periwinkle, is a resilient and fast-spreading evergreen ground cover. Its glossy leaves and charming blue flowers make it a popular choice for shaded areas in gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in Irish climates, providing year-round beauty to your outdoor space. Add the versatile Vinca Major to your garden for a touch of natural elegance.
