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Bigleaf periwinkle Vinca major Variegata

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Generalities Bigleaf periwinkle
The Bigleaf periwinkle has a shrub- like development. These plants grow covering the whole land at their disposal. The Bigleaf periwinkle is small in size and 60 cm in height; in the winter it assumes a purplewhite colouring. These plants aren't evergreens, which means they lose their leaves some months during the year.

Exposure Bigleaf periwinklePosizione mezza ombra
It is advisable to position this plant in a partially shady place, where it is exposed to direct sunlight only during the coolest hours of the day. The Bigleaf periwinkle should be grown outdoors; it can bear very harsh temperatures without any problems, even many degrees below zero.These plants lose the aerial part during the coldest months of the year. As spring begins, stems and leaves quickly start to reproduce.

Watering Bigleaf periwinkleTenere Umido
During this period of the year the The Bigleaf periwinkle needs regular watering, which should be done letting the soil dry between one watering and the other; let’s irrigate every 1-2 weeks with about 2-3 glasses of water . Perennial plants are subject to some months of vegetational rest. During these months it isn't necessary to water them.

Treatments Bigleaf periwinkle
Generally during this time of year we suggest a pre-emptive treatment with wide range insecticide and with a systemic fungicide, to prevent the attack from part of the aphids and the development of fungus diseases, often favoured by a mild and damp climate.

Soil Bigleaf periwinkle
These plants need a scarcely drained soil, which can remain slightly damp.

Climate
peat
sand
Soil
Pumice
Bark
S. Organic
alpine
4
1
3
0
0
1
continental
3
2
3
0
0
1
mediterranean
2
3
3
0
0
1

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Notes - Bigleaf periwinkle

There aren't any notes. The indications given in this article are related to a medium size plant.

This page concerns the weather continental it is possible to choose another climate area alpine mediterranean

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