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    • Photo of Vinca major 'Variegata' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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    Vinca major 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Vinca major 'Elegantissima'
    • Vinca major variegata
    • Periwinkle
    • Variegated Common Myrtle
    • Variegated Periwinkle

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Vinca major 'Variegata' plant details

    Vinca major 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca major 'Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: bare root shipping available, easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca major 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An attractive large leafed variegated form, Dick brought us this years ago and somehow we never got around to propagating it, not that it needs any help, it is currently trying to eat greenhouse 2, on the other hand it is a dead easy groundcover and perhaps less aggressive than vinca minor. ZONE 6

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Larger leaves than the common vinca and with a lovely marbled variegation.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Gardening facts about Vinca major 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Vinca major 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Vinca minor 'Bowles'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 16"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • occasional - low
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Bowles' by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132

    aka Illumination Periwinkle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Illumination' PP12,132 by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata'

    aka Vinca minor 'Variegata', Lesser Variegated Periwinkle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 2'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Argenteovariegata' landscape by Karl Gercens III
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    Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver'

    aka Sterling Silver Creeping Myrtle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Carnivorous, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9a

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 18"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Vinca minor 'Sterling Silver' flower, foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Vinca minor f. alba

    aka Vinca minor 'Alba', Alba Periwinkle, White Creeping Myrtle, White Periwinkle

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Vinca minor f. alba flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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