Greater periwinkle
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3Will it grow where I live?
Greater periwinkle is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
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Profile
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 0.6 m
- Spread
- 2.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 20 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–9
- Shade tolerance
- full shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7.5
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Greater periwinkle: how big does it get?
Greater periwinkle (Vinca major) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 0.6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is medium.
Greater periwinkle: what site does it need?
Greater periwinkle tolerates full shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.5.
Greater periwinkle: is it hardy?
Greater periwinkle is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Greater periwinkle: will it grow in Central Europe?
Greater periwinkle is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container.
Greater periwinkle: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Greater periwinkle. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Greater periwinkle: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Medicinal 5/10, Other uses 3/10.
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