variegated vinca vines
Searching for eye-catching foliage and reliable groundcover? Variegated vinca vines offer a vibrant solution for gardeners seeking colour and texture with minimal fuss. These dynamic plants combine classic periwinkle charm with cream, yellow, or white variegated leaves, instantly brightening shaded garden corners, rockeries, and even containers. In New Zealand’s mild climate, variegated vinca vines thrive year-round, requiring little more than occasional tidy-ups and watering during dry spells.
Pleioblastus viridistriatus (Pleioblastus)
Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a small shrub grown for its colourful foliage. It produces slender and lush foliage that is variegated yellow and light green. This is held off rigid, upright stems. It typically grows to 60 cm tall and 90 cm wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Pleioblastus viridistriatus is commonly included in a mixed planting, grown around the base of larger trees, trimmed into a low hedge, or mass planted as a groundcover.
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Vinca Elizabeth Cran
Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground. Semi-double, purple flowers adorn the plant in spring as it grows to about 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca Elizabeth Cran is commonly included in cottage gardens and used where a hardy groundcover is required. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket and allowed to cascade over the edges.
From $19.58
