Vinca major 'Variegata' - 30-40 CM C1.5

Description
The Greater periwinkle 'Variegata' (Vinca major) is a creeping, mat-forming, evergreen perennial that produces purple-coloured, wheel-shaped flowers from May to June. Its leathery, heart-shaped, ciliated leaves are dark green with creamy white edges. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 80 cm wide. The Greater periwinkle 'Variegata' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Leaves
The evergreen leaves of the Greater periwinkle 'Variegata' are dark green, heart-shaped, leathery, opposite, ciliate and have a creamy white margin. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Greater periwinkle 'Variegata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Greater periwinkle 'Variegata' 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.

Planting partner
The Greater periwinkle 'Variegata' sets beautiful accents together with: Balkan hogweed, Chinese forest honeysuckle, funkia.

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 'Variegata' forms wheel-shaped, purple-coloured flowers from May.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Grave, ground cover, bee pasture