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Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata' Shrub

Name: Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata' Shrub
Brand: Ornamental Trees
SKU: VMA.B.5.4
Price: 20.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 10cm x 1.5m in 20 years

Foliage Variegated leaves year-round (evergreen)

Flowers Small violet-blue flowers from spring to late summer

Position Full sun to full shade

Soil Prefers moist yet well-draining soil

Description

Vinca minor 'Aureovariegata', commonly known as lesser periwinkle 'Aureovariegata', is a low-growing, evergreen perennial ground cover. It typically reaches a height of about 10cm and can spread up to 1.5 metres. This variety is distinguished by its attractive variegated foliage, featuring small, glossy deep green leaves edged with creamy yellow margins. These striking leaves provide a beautiful contrast in garden settings. From spring to late summer, this periwinkle produces small, violet-blue flowers, adding a pop of colour to the landscape.

Lesser periwinkle 'Aureovariegata' is adaptable to most soil conditions, from well-drained to poorly drained, and thrives in full sun, partial shade, or full shade. Its versatile nature and low maintenance make it an excellent choice for various garden spaces, including borders, underplanting, or as a vibrant ground cover..

AKA: Vinca minor 'Variegata Aurea'

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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