{"product_id":"vinca-mix-3-litre-pot","title":"Vinca Mix 3 Litre Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"196\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"196\"\u003eVinca minor – The Classic Evergreen Groundcover with Periwinkle Blue Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"750\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"254\"\u003elesser periwinkle\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"299\"\u003elow-growing, evergreen groundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e admired for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"334\"\u003etrailing habit\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eglossy green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, and pretty \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"393\"\u003estar-like flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that appear from \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"433\"\u003espring into summer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fast-spreading and highly adaptable, it’s ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"509\"\u003ecovering bare soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eunderplanting shrubs\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"562\"\u003estabilising slopes\u003c\/strong\u003e. With minimal maintenance and good resistance to pests and diseases, \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a trusted solution for adding colour and greenery to \u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"735\"\u003echallenging or shaded areas\u003c\/strong\u003e of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"755\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"782\" class=\"\"\u003eWhy Grow Vinca minor?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1026\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eBeautiful Blue Flowers –\u003c\/strong\u003e In spring and early summer, \u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/strong\u003e produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"920\"\u003echarming periwinkle-blue, violet, or white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the variety. The blooms provide a cheerful contrast against the glossy, dark green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1174\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003eEvergreen Carpet –\u003c\/strong\u003e Its trailing stems form a dense mat of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eshiny, evergreen leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping the garden looking neat and vibrant year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1355\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eShade Tolerant –\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eshady spots\u003c\/strong\u003e, under \u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003etrees\u003c\/strong\u003e, or on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003enorth-facing slopes\u003c\/strong\u003e where other plants may struggle. It tolerates full shade to dappled sun with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1511\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eLow Maintenance –\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established, it requires little attention. It \u003cstrong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003esuppresses weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, stabilises soil, and rarely suffers from pests or diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1656\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eFast-Spreading –\u003c\/strong\u003e A vigorous grower that quickly covers ground, helping to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eprevent erosion\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003efill in gaps\u003c\/strong\u003e in large planting areas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003chr data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1661\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003ch3 data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1682\" class=\"\"\u003eHeight of Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1906\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eVinca minor\u003c\/strong\u003e grows to a height of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e10–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (4–6 inches) and spreads indefinitely through creeping stems. 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