Vinca minor 'Multiplex' ('Bowles Purple')

Vinca minor 'Multiplex' ('Bowles Purple')

 - (Lesser periwinkle); syn. V. m. 'Double Burgundy' or 'Bowles Purple'

A very unusual selection of the species, producing good numbers of semi-double and double plum-purple flowers in spring against the backdrop of mid-green foliage. A lovely cultivar to combine in the border and containers with plants with silver foliage.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Shrub (H6 -20°C to -15°C)

Habit:

Mat-forming

Flowering Time:

April - June

Height x Spread:

15 x 45 cm

Available to Order:

January - November

Recommend Sales:

February - November

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Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

(Lesser periwinkle); syn. V. m. 'Double Burgundy' or 'Bowles Purple'

Narrative Description:

A very unusual selection of the species, producing good numbers of semi-double and double plum-purple flowers in spring against the backdrop of mid-green foliage. A lovely cultivar to combine in the border and containers with plants with silver foliage.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade and free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for low maintenance gardens.

Resilience:

Shrub (H6 -20°C to -15°C)

Habit:

Mat-forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

15 x 45 cm

Features:

Drought Tolerant

Typical Season:

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Flower Colour:

Purple

Foliage Colour:

Green

Flowering Time:

April - June

Planting Recommendations:

Basket

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Ground Cover

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, including the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Too much shade will reduce flowering.

Cultural Information

Family:

APOCYNACEAE

Genus:

Vinca

Species:

minor

Cultivar:

Multiplex B. Purple

Alternative Names:

(Lesser periwinkle); syn. V. m. 'Double Burgundy' or 'Bowles Purple'

Category:

Shrub

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

24 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Requires Pinching / Cutting Back

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

February - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:43/2601/2711/27
Qty:6914

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.65)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Whitefly

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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