Vinca Illumination
Botanical
Vinca minor
Description
‘Illumination’ is a new elegant variegated selection of Vinca. The foliage has rich golden centres maturing to a soft cream with bold green margins. Flowering tends to be intermittent throughout the season following a flush of blooms in the spring. The bright shy blue flowers contrast well against the foliage. ‘Illumination’ is excellent used as a groundcover at the front of borders and rock gardens. The colourful foliage also makes it a great container plant, combining well to give easy care year round interest. Hardy. 0.15 x 0.6m
Bloom
Bright shy blue flowers contrast well against the foliage.
Foliage
Rich golden centres maturing to a soft cream with bold green margins.
Habit
Low ground hugging habit.
Culture
Best grown in part shade in moist but well-drained soils – use minimal fertilizer to maintain rich foliage colour. Excessive feed & sunlight washes out the colour.
Hardiness
Hardy.
Protection
Plant Variety Rights asserted.

 

 

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