Vinca major 'Reticulata' - 2 Ltr pot

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * evergreen * tolerates shade

Growth habit
Greater periwinkle 'Reticulata' is a creeping and mat-forming semi-shrub that can reach a height of 30 - 40 cm and a width of 40 - 80 cm.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - Cut back boldly in spring so that the plant grows compactly.

Flower
Vinca major 'Reticulata' forms wheel-shaped, blue, purple flowers from May. These grow to around 3 - 4 cm in size.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Grave, ground cover, bee pasture