Vinca minor 'Colada'
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A mat-forming evergreen shrub with trailing, rooting shoots and opposite pairs of glossy, dark green leaves. From mid-spring to late summer it produces white flowers to 3cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- Vinca minor 'Colada' (Vinca minor 'Colada')
- Genus
- Vinca
- Family
- Apocynaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Vinca minor 'Colada' pictures
Distribution of Vinca minor 'Colada'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Vinca minor 'Colada'
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Vinca minor 'Colada' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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 full sun (for best flowering) to partial shade. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
Pests
Generally pest-free
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