But which plant are you talking about? Vinca major, vinca minor, vining vinca? Not to mention some people confuse vincas with impatiens. The common, sun-loving vinca has the genus name catharanthus.

Periwinkle, or Vinca minor, is a resilient, low-maintenance and versatile plant that thrives in both sun or shade. Wherever it is planted, periwinkle will quickly establish itself, filling problem ...

This is Vinca minor, the Periwinkle, a plant with delightful blue/purple flowers (there is a white form as well) which can take shade with sun. All Sections. News you can trust since 1754.

Vinca minor, more likely to be known as periwinkle, creeping myrtle or just myrtle is a commonly used trailing, mat-forming evergreen ground cover. This plant is not only grown for its attractive ...

www.plantsforshade.co.uk), has the correct plant and it comes true from seed once you have it. There are three species of vinca commonly grown – V. minor, V. major and V. difformis. All do best ...

Our Vinca minor is in its third year since planting ... The pathogen attacks the above-ground parts of the plant. The stems wilt, turn black and die. On closer examination, you will see black ...

The plant:There’s a spot at The Farm where Vinca minor has been growing happily for at least 14 years, nestled in dappled light in the shade of some trees. I’ve watched it grow, walked over it ...

The name for the annual bedding plant is Catharanthus roseus, also called Madagascar periwinkle, based on its origin. The vine type, called Vinca minor, is a native of Europe. Vinca minor is often ...

Vinca minor is at home in sun or shade. The word '˜rampant' can be a bit of a worry when it's applied to a garden plant. The Yorkshire Lifestyle : The very best culture and features delivered to ...