Vinca minor 'Temptation'
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An evergreen perennial or subshrub, to around 20cm high but spreading via long, trailing shoots that root at the nodes. Leaves are small, oval to elliptic and glossy deep green. Violet-coloured double flowers are produced from late spring to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Vinca minor 'Temptation' (Vinca minor 'Temptation')
- Genus
- Vinca
- Family
- Apocynaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing · Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Vinca minor 'Temptation'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Vinca minor 'Temptation'
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Vinca minor 'Temptation' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade · Full shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTo restrict growth, cut back hard in early spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or semi-ripe cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in any but very dry soil, in sun or shade; flowering is best in full sun. Has potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal infections including Phoma blight, rhizoctonia root rot and rust diseases
Pests
Generally pest-free
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