Variegata

Vinca major 'Variegata'

£4.50

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Discover the vibrant Vinca Major Variegata, a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that spreads beautifully across borders and ground areas with its evergreen foliage and stunning blue flowers blooming from spring through early fall. Perfect for any garden setting—from coastal to cottage gardens—this versatile plant thrives in virtually any light condition and soil type, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. With its trailing habit and ability to flourish in containers or as ground cover, this resilient beauty delivers year-round visual interest at an exceptional value.

A CLOSER LOOK

Plant details.

LifecyclePerennial
HabitSpreading
Foliage typeEvergreen

Suitability: Ground cover, Banks and slopes
Position: Border | Front, Ground Cover
Light: Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture: Boggy, Free draining, Moist
Soil acidity: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sandy
Hardiness: H6 [-20 to -15ºC] Hardy | Very cold winter
Time to maturity: 5–10 years
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
Mature height: 0.1–0.5 m
Mature spread: 1.5–2.5 m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Blue
Growing skill: Easy
Genus: Periwinkle | Vinca Major
Aspect: North, East, South, West
Drought resistance: Drought Resistance

Through the seasons

A year at a glance

Flowering

Apr–Sep

In leaf

All year

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PLANT

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Every plant grows a little differently. Your new arrival’s shape and size may vary from the photograph.

Growing conditions+

Position: Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade. Soil: Moist but well-drained or Poorly-drained or Well-drained.

Winter hardiness+

RHS rating: H6 (UK growing conditions). See the source profile for cultivation advice.

Plant information sources+

Growing details checked against the sources below. Ultimate size depends on growing conditions.

RHS · Vinca major 'Variegata' (v)

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