Overview
Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno' is a matforming shrubs in the genus Vinca, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno' grows best in full sun, partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, ground cover and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Vinca minor is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, native to central and southern Europe. Other vernacular names used in cultivation include small periwinkle, common periwinkle, and sometimes in the United States, myrtle or creeping myrtle.
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About the genus
Vinca is an Old World genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. The English name periwinkle is shared with the related genus Catharanthus. Some Vinca species are cultivated but have also spread invasively.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vinca
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno'
- Propagation
- Division, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Rust diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno'?
Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno' prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno' need?
Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno' hardy in the UK?
Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Vinca minor 'Variegata Flore Pleno'?
Division, Semi-ripe cuttings.
