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Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata'

Name: Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata'
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: VMA.B.5.2
Price: 20.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 10cm x 1m in 20 years

Foliage Variegated leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Small violet-blue flowers from spring to autumn

Position Full sun to full shade

Description

Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata', commonly known as lesser periwinkle 'Argenteovariegata', is a mat-forming, small evergreen perennial that typically reaches an approximate height of just 10 cm and spreads up to 1 metre. Its foliage features greyish-green, glossy leaves with an attractive creamy-white margin. These leaves complement the small violet-blue flowers that bloom from spring until autumn.

Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata' can tolerate a variety of soil conditions, from poorly drained to well-drained, making it suitable for most garden settings. It thrives in full sun, partial shade, and full shade. This low-maintenance perennial is perfect for adding year-round colour and texture to garden borders, shaded areas, or as an attractive ground cover under trees. Its dense growth habit helps suppress weeds, making it both a practical and decorative choice for many landscapes.

AKA: lesser periwinkle 'Argenteovariegata', Vinca minor 'Variegata'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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