Periwinkle planting and care outdoors in siberia

Periwinkle (Latin Vinca) is a cute and original culture, often found in Russian gardens and not only. Periwinkle, planting and caring for which in the open field are simple and even not the most experienced growers can do, belongs to perennial evergreens.

The periwinkle is popularly called the magic flower or the flower of love. It is believed that this culture has magical properties - it has the power of love and wealth.

Description

Periwinkle is a perennial plant. The ground cover culture is beautifully lined with a bright carpet in the flower beds. If you plant a periwinkle in a flower garden, then this will solve the problem with weeds. The plant grows rapidly, covering the ground. Therefore, the weeds have no chance.

Opposite leaves have a smooth, shiny surface. Even under a layer of snow, the leaves remain fresh and green, since periwinkle is an evergreen crop.

Single flowers are funnel-shaped. Colors: blue, blue, lilac. To date, breeders have bred many varieties with a variety of flower colors.

Planting and leaving

Planting and caring for periwinkle outdoors is not difficult. The culture is able to take root on absolutely any soil. A floral carpet on the slopes looks good. The plant can be planted both in sunny areas and in shady areas.

Since plants grow rapidly and strongly, they should be planted at least 30 cm apart.

The ideal soil option is permeable, nutrient-rich, loose and neutral. On such a soil, periwinkle will grow better, and its flowering will be lush and bright, but the culture will take root on other soils. It is very good to plant the plant next to fruit trees.

Caring for a culture is not a difficult task. However, you will need to follow a few simple rules:

1. Periwinkle is a drought-resistant culture. Even in the very heat, you need to water the plant no more than once a week. Only in the initial stages of growth, periwinkle needs to be watered frequently.
2. The culture is frost-resistant, so the plant tolerates the most severe winters well. Still, it is recommended to cover the plants for the winter, because sometimes shoots of even the most frost-resistant varieties freeze slightly.
3. The flower can grow well without fertilizers, but for better development and flowering, it is recommended to feed the culture with mineral fertilizers and organic matter. The best top dressing is urea, humus and compost. It is especially good to feed the periwinkle at the stage of budding and flowering.
4. It is advisable to pinch periwinkle shoots for better tillering and beautiful flowering.

Planting periwinkle in open ground is possible in the Urals, Siberia and other regions, leaving there is not much different from usual.

Growing from seeds

Seeds of periwinkle are rarely propagated, since the plant reproduces well by layering and cuttings.

For propagation by seeds you will need:

1. Sowing is carried out in the spring.
2. The seeds are deepened into the boxes by no more than 2 cm.
3. From above, the boxes must be covered with a cloth or film of a dark color so that the light does not pass through.
4. The optimum temperature for keeping crops is about 23 degrees.
5. After that shoots are formed, crops must be exposed to light.
6. It is necessary to dive seedlings after the formation of 2 pairs of leaves.

When to plant periwinkle outdoors? Seedlings are planted in open ground after the end of frost - in May or June.

Planting periwinkle seeds in open ground is possible in regions with a warm climate.

Periwinkle species

The most popular varieties of culture include the following:

1. Large is a species whose height does not exceed 25 cm. It blooms twice a year - in spring and autumn. Differs in larger sizes of leathery leaves. The color of the flowers is blue.
2. Herbaceous is another variety with small, bright light green leaves. The color of the flowers is blue. The species is notable for its low resistance to frost, therefore it needs good shelter.
3. Small is a perennial variety. Differs in small sizes of bluish flowers. The leaves are bright green, elliptical in shape. The length of the shoots is up to 1 meter.
4. Pink is one of the few indoor species. Differs in delicate pink color of flowers. The height of the culture is up to 60 cm. The flowers have a diameter of about 4 cm. This species is also called quarantine.
5. Variegated - spectacular, bright appearance. The culture is growing rapidly and strongly. The color of the leaves is green with a pale yellow border and numerous blotches. Planting and caring for variegated periwinkle outdoors is no different.

Use in landscape design

The culture is actively used by landscape designers to create a variety of compositions. The culture is grown in flower beds, ridges. Also, the plant is a great option for alpine peas, rocky gardens.

Periwinkle partners can be:

• primroses;
• hyacinths;
• irises;
• woodlands;
• forget-me-nots.

A spectacular periwinkle flower, planting and care in the open field for which is distinguished by its simplicity, is successfully used in floriculture and landscape design in different climatic zones. This unpretentious culture will decorate the garden with a beautiful flower carpet, hide the unsightly places of the site under its cover, and in late autumn, in winter and early spring, it will delight the eye with its fresh greenery.

Division and planting periwinkle - video

A magical plant, a flower of love or a violet of a witch is all periwinkle. Planting and care in open ground, periwinkle - cultivation and reproduction, features of varieties, varieties, combination and use in landscape design - described in the article. Beautiful photos will convey the beauty and appeal of the periwinkle.

Periwinkle: varieties and varieties

Periwinkle is an evergreen perennial that covers flower beds, ridges, slopes with a bright carpet. Unpretentious to maintain, this flower is equally loved by experienced landscape designers and novice gardeners. The leaves of the plant are as if covered with a waxy coating, dense and shiny. The inflorescence of pale purple, pale blue shades consists of five petals.

Even periwinkle foliage is a wonderful flower bed decoration.

By planting a periwinkle in a flower garden, you can forever get rid of the need to fight weeds: growing rapidly, the flower completely covers the ground, rooting with shoots and does not give the weeds even the slightest opportunity for growth.

In the wild, there are only a few varieties of periwinkle (small, large, herbaceous, pubescent), but breeders have bred many of its varieties with flowers of various shades.

1. Periwinkle large (or Vinca major) has larger leaves and flowers than periwinkle small, under favorable conditions it can bloom twice a year (in May and September), reaches up to 25 cm in height. The Reticulata and Variegata varieties, which are distinguished by the presence of yellow-white streaks on the leaves, are especially popular with designers.

   Periwinkle large

2. Herbaceous periwinkle (or Vinca herbacea) has low frost resistance, it can disappear in the winter. It differs in the shape of the leaves - they are ovoid, small, leathery, of a rich green hue.

   Herbaceous periwinkle

3. Pubescent periwinkle (Vinca pubescens) also sheds its leaves for the winter, but in general it is frost-resistant, only in extreme cold it needs additional care - shelter. Flowers are small, rising on shoots.

   Pubescent periwinkle

4. Periwinkle (or Vinca minor) is a perennial with leathery elliptical leaves. Frost-resistant to temperatures down to -10 degrees, it can only be damaged in severe frosts. It has creeping stems reaching a length of 100 centimeters or more. Rooting of the plant occurs mainly at the end of summer. Inflorescences are small, blue.

   Periwinkle

The following varieties of the lesser periwinkle have been bred:

• Alboplena - periwinkle with double white flowers;
• Argenteo-variegata - leaves are large, bright green with whitish-cream blotches, inflorescences of a pale blue hue;
• Atropurpurea - has a bright purple hue;

Atropurpurea cultivar

• Emily - just like Alboplena, it has white flowers;
• Bowles' Variety - blooms for a long period, flowers are deep blue.

Planting a plant

Periwinkle takes root on any soil, it can be planted on the slopes of the site. The perennial will grow rapidly and cover the unsightly terrain with a bright green carpet with blue blotches of flowers. The shrub will grow well in the shade of fruit trees and in the bright sun.

Periwinkle planted in the garden in the shade of trees will look very good

You should adhere to this planting scheme for periwinkle: given that it is a perennial, besides actively growing, it is recommended to plant plants at a distance of at least 30-35 cm from each other.

Caring for periwinkle

Caring for periwinkle in the open field is extremely simple - it can be planted on any soil, both in shaded and sunny places. It is necessary to ensure watering only in the early stages of plant growth; in the future, it perfectly manages the moisture contained in the soil, it is drought-resistant. Even in the hottest summer, it is recommended to water the periwinkle no more than once every 7-10 days.

Periwinkle needs almost no care

Despite the fact that this perennial is quite frost-resistant, landscape design experts recommend covering young shoots with foliage for the winter.

Fertilization and feeding

Periwinkle in the open field does not particularly need feeding and fertilization, but at the same time it responds well to the introduction of urea into the soil (about 30-40 g per sq. M), humus and peat compost (twice per flowering season - in spring and in end of September). In addition, gradually dying off, the leaves and shoots of periwinkle serve as organic fertilizer for young growth.

Reproduction of periwinkle

Periwinkle, like other perennials, can be propagated in several ways:

• seeds;
• dividing the bush;
• cuttings;
• taps.

The most simple planting is considered to be a periwinkle using dividing the bush... The separated piece of plant quickly takes root in a new place and grows. Experts recommend planting periwinkle in spring or early autumn. It is possible in the summer, but in this case it is necessary to moisten the soil under the plant and at the new planting site.

Pattern: periwinkle bush

Periwinkle reproduces well and cuttings... It is necessary to cut the young shoots and bury them using the seating scheme as with propagation by bushes, leaving only a couple of leaves on the surface. In the future, the culture will grow and cover the entire area allotted to it with a green carpet.

To receive diversion you should dig in the shoot of the plant, and after rooting, separate it from the mother bush and transplant it to a permanent place of growth.

Seeds perennials are sown in the spring in boxes to a depth of no more than 2 cm. They are covered for a week with a dense cloth or a dark film that does not allow light to pass through. Seedlings should be grown from seeds indoors or in heated greenhouses, since the comfortable temperature for germination is above +23 degrees.After the emergence of seedlings, boxes with seedlings are exposed to light, while the temperature can be below +20 degrees. Seedlings dive after the appearance of the first 4 true leaves at a plant height of about 9 cm.

Periwinkle seeds

Experienced gardeners recommend breeding periwinkle in spring, then before winter the plant has more chances to take root, get stronger and survive the winter safely.

Diseases and pests

Periwinkle is a perennial resistant to many diseases. However, it can be affected by aphids, scale insects, fungal diseases (for example, powdery mildew). To destroy aphids and scale insects, it is recommended to irrigate the plants with soapy water. For the prevention of powdery mildew, proper watering of the shrub should be ensured - it does not tolerate waterlogging, does not grow on swampy soils.

A periwinkle bush affected by a fungal disease

Periwinkle in combination with other plants

Growing up, the periwinkle completely covers the territory allotted to it with a green carpet. This perennial is ideal for landscaping a garden, it grows well between trees and shrubs. Grows well in combination with:

• lungwort;
• spills;
• primrose;
• hyacinths, other bulbous plants;
• forget-me-nots.

Periwinkle combined with cloves

The decoration of the site will be the planting of a variety of ferns on a periwinkle pillow.

Tip: control the growth of periwinkle, otherwise it can turn into a weed and drown out crops.

Periwinkle in landscape design

Periwinkle is often used in open field design to decorate wide borders, bordering ridges, this plant looks great in mixborders. In any photo, periwinkle sets off and emphasizes the beauty of the cultures that grow with it.

Periwinkle in landscape design

Plant a periwinkle on the site and get an excellent opportunity to enjoy the view of a living green carpet all year round.

Planting periwinkle: video

Periwinkle: photo

Periwinkle is an unpretentious shrub. Planting and caring for a wine is not difficult. Abundantly flowering bushes will delight the eye for most of the year, while following simple rules. You will learn about them from the text of the article.

Content:

Description of the plant

Periwinkle is a perennial plant that can be deciduous or evergreen.... The genus is represented by shrubs and herbaceous plants. Belongs to the Kutrov family. It consists of 12 species, in temperate climates only 4. One of the species of periwinkle Katarantus was bred by scientists into a separate genus.

Wild specimens can be found in North Africa and the Eurasian continent

Periwinkle is called differently:

• Official botanical name - Vinca
• Popular names: brilliant green, burial ground, coffin grass, eye of the devil, joy of the earth, violet of the sorcerer, gentian and others

Its leaves are leathery, colored in various shades of green.... They may have blotches of a lighter tone or a border around the edge. They are located opposite.

The peduncle has one flower each. The color is most often blue, but there are pink and lilac flowers. They consist of 5 petals.

Abundant flowering occurs in early spring... No wonder he is considered a harbinger of spring. BArvinok has a big plus: its single flowers continue to bloom until autumn. The fruit ripens in the form of a pair of leaflets.

back to menu ↑ Types back to menu ↑ Great periwinkle

Periwinkle large

• Distributed in the Crimea, the Caucasus and the Mediterranean coast.
• In this species, the height of the peduncles grows up to 40 cm. The flowers are large, up to 5 cm in diameter. They are painted blue. They bloom in May for 30-35 days.
• Leaves are leathery, matte green or with white splashes of color. Their length can be from 4 to 8 cm.
• Creeping shoots, do not grow very quickly. Gradually, they form a dense blooming carpet. For greater bushiness, pinching of the tops of the branches is recommended.
• The most famous variety of this type is Variegata. Its distinctive feature is large, decorative foliage. It can be completely green or have a white or yellow border.
• The frost resistance of the species is weak. It is required to be insulated before the onset of winter, in regions with a harsh climate.

back to menu ↑ Small periwinkle

Periwinkle

• Originally from Europe and Asia Minor.
• Low bushes of the plant, up to 40 cm, are perennial and evergreen. Its shoots grow over a meter in length. Forming a blanket on the ground.
• Its root system grows horizontally.
• Peduncles are erect, single flowers with a diameter of 2.5 cm bloom on them. Their color is mainly blue, but depending on the variety, white, pink and even red are found. The flowering period lasts 25-30 days and takes place in May.
• The leaves are oval, green. Their upper part is glossy, the lower matte casts a grayish tint. On the stems, they are located opposite.
• The type is frost-resistant. Suitable for growing in the Northern regions and Siberia.

Common varieties:

• Alba blooms with white flowers. The variety has green ornamental leaves with a yellow border.
• The multiplex is highly decorative. Its bushes grow up to 60 cm. Flowers are double, blue. The variety is frost-resistant, shelter is needed only in winters with little snow. He has a five-leaf fruit.
• Rubra is a cultivar with red flowers.
• Rubra captivity has red double flowers.
• Alboveriegata amazes with the beauty of green foliage with variegated spots, golden yellow in color. The variety is dwarf, the height of its bush is 15 cm.
• Atropurpurea is a 30 cm high variety. Its flowers are lilac. The flowering period lasts from May to September.

back to menu ↑ pubescent periwinkle

Pubescent periwinkle

• Originally from the Caucasus. It is rarely grown at home.
• He has creeping twigs. The bush has a loose structure. The flowers are medium in size, their diameter is 3.5 cm.
• Flowering lasts about a month, in May-June.
• It is a deciduous thermophilic variety. When grown in temperate climates, it should be covered for the winter.

back to menu ↑ Herb periwinkle

Periwinkle herbaceous

• Herbaceous wild specimens grow in the Ukraine and the Caucasus.
• This variety grows both creeping and erect shoots.
• The lower leaves are ovoid, the upper ones are elongated. They are covered with fine hairs along the edges. This species belongs to deciduous, with the onset of cold weather, the foliage drops.
• The petals are pointed at the edges. They have a blue-violet color. The edges of the sepals are framed with cilia.
• The flowering period begins at the end of May and lasts about a month.
• The herbaceous periwinkle has high winter hardiness.

back to menu ↑ Care

Periwinkles are grown in gardens or as a houseplant... It is planted as ampelous flowers in pots, in open ground or in ordinary flower pots. Wherever he grows up, for his normal development, you need to create optimal conditions.

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Periwinkle plant shade-tolerant

In direct sunlight, its bushes begin to thin out, which negatively affects its decorative effect. It is enough for him to receive sunlight 2 hours a day.

Pots with periwinkle do not need to be placed on the south windows. He will feel quite comfortable in a shaded room.

In outdoor conditions, it is recommended to plant it under trees with bushes, along a fence, or near the walls of buildings.

back to menu ↑ Temperature

A comfortable temperature for periwinkle will be + 20 + 24 degrees

However, he easily tolerates her changes. Recovers quickly after the winter period.

back to menu ↑ Humidity and watering

Periwinkles are hygrophilous. They will grow well in moist soil. They need regular watering as the topsoil dries up.

When grown indoors, it is also recommended to spray them

At the same time, stagnation of water and swampiness should not be allowed.This will lead to rotting of the root system.

Since the shoots of the flower tend to take root, watering is required for the entire meadow, and not only in the place where the bush was originally planted.

back to the menu ↑ Does a periwinkle need a transplant?

Florists are inclined to believe that the periwinkle growing in the garden does not need to be transplanted

It is necessary to stop the bushes of the plant. It grows and takes up a lot of space, while displacing other plants. Such a neighborhood for many decorative flowers will be unacceptable.

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Caring for periwinkle must necessarily contain a pruning procedure

This will create a beautiful and well-groomed carpet. For the splendor of the bushes, pinch the tops of the shoots. Due to this, they do not grow in length, but let lateral branches.

You also need to trim the broken ones. Damaged and dry branches. Remove wilted leaves.

back to menu ↑ Soil

Periwinkles are not picky about the ground. They need light, loose earth

Don't forget about the drainage layer. For potted plants, it is placed at the bottom of the pot, for outdoor specimens under the topsoil. Neutral acidity is needed, but weakly acidic substrates are acceptable.

back to menu ↑ Fertilizers

Before planting plants, you need to add organic fertilizers and phosphates to the ground. Compost or rotted manure will do.

Growing flowers are fed twice a year:

1. In the spring, during the formation of buds.
2. In autumn, at the end of September.

Abundant flowering is facilitated by mixtures with the addition of phosphorus.

back to menu ↑ Growing from seeds

Periwinkle seeds

Seeds can be planted in two ways:

• Rassadny
• In open ground

back to the menu ↑ Planting seedlings and care

Periwinkle can be grown from purchased or self-collected seeds. You can first grow seedlings from them. For this, sowing is done in late February or early March.

Seed collection is difficult in areas with cold climates and short summers. Leaflets do not have time to mature in a short warm period.

Seedlings need good lighting. With a lack of it, they will stretch and be weak.

Periwinkle seeds have a high germination rate. This saves florists from any manipulation of wines: soaking, stratification, use of funds to stimulate growth.

The only recommended procedure is treatment with a pink solution of potassium permanganate. It will kill bacteria and fungi, if any. This prevention is necessary for the plant to grow healthy.

Seedlings are sown in a substrate based on peat or sand... You can use peat tablets for periwinkles. To do this, it is soaked in water until it swells. And you can sow seeds.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Make grooves in the soil, the gap between which should be 3 cm. You can also plant in holes. The depth should be 1-1.5 cm
2. Seeds are sown in the grooves with a pinch, 2-3 seeds are placed in the holes
3. The substrate is compacted so that it covers the planting material
4. Seedlings must be watered
5. For comfortable germination, you need to create a greenhouse effect. To do this, the containers are placed in black bags and placed in a warm place. The temperature should be 22-25 degrees

Periwinkle shoots appear in about 7 days. After that, the seedlings are exposed to the light. The temperature should be reduced to 18-20 degrees.

Water the seedlings sparingly. Use a spray can to prevent the water from eroding the ground, exposing the roots.

After 3 weeks, the first feeding is carried out. Fertilizers are applied with nitrogen and phosphorus. They stimulate growth and give strength to young plants. Before planting in the ground, seedlings need to be fertilized every 2 weeks.

After 4 full-fledged leaves grow, a dive is carried out. Since periwinkles are often planted in curtains, then you need to dive into one pot for 2-3 roots.

back to menu ↑ Planting seeds in open ground

Seeds can be sown in the ground in spring and autumn.

It is important to guess the time in autumn so that they do not have time to ascend before the onset of frost. The cold will destroy the seedlings.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Grooves are made at a distance of 3 cm from each other. Their depth should be 1.5 cm
2. Plant seeds are sown
3. The soil is compacted and watered

After the shoots appear, you need to sort. Weak seedlings are removed, leaving only strong ones. This procedure will thin out the rows of periwinkles, which will allow them not to dive in the future. If, nevertheless, the periwinkles have sprouted very tightly, then they must be planted immediately.

Seedling care is the same as for seedlings: watering and fertilizing. You need to add weeding. If adult bushes get along with weeds, then it can strangle the young.

back to menu ↑ Vegetative propagation

In addition to the seed method, the periwinkle reproduces vegetatively:

• Cuttings
• Layers
• Dividing the bush

Reproduction of periwinkle

back to menu ↑ Cuttings

Cuttings can be prepared while pruning the bush

Or cut the tops on purpose. They will need to be rooted. This is done in a glass of water or potting soil. If the method of rooting in water is chosen, then it is imperative to remove the leaves on the lower part of the cutting. Otherwise, they will start to rot in the water.

Periwinkle roots release in 10-14 days... The water must be changed periodically, it must not be allowed to rot. After the roots appear, the plants are planted in a permanent place.

Cuttings can be purchased at specialized stores. Examine them carefully so that there are no spots or plaque on the leaves. These are signs of illness. A healthy bush cannot be grown from low-quality planting material.

back to menu ↑ Layers

It is easy to get periwinkle layering

Creeping branches have nodes, and when they touch the ground, they take root. The rooted nodes are separated from the mother plant and transplanted to a new place.

back to menu ↑ By splitting the bush

Splitting the bush

The division can be carried out at any time except in winter. A more favorable procedure for periwinkle is the procedure carried out in the spring, before the growth of the peduncles. He will have enough time to settle down and get used to the new place.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. The bush is dug out of the ground.
2. The root system is freed from the earthy coma
3. If there are dead, rotten roots, they need to be removed
4. It has renewal buds. The division is carried out in such a way that each part has a bud and part of the main rhizome.
5. Delenki are seated and watered

The soil mixture is desirable the same as the one on which the bush grew earlier. This will speed up the adaptation of the periwinkle.

back to menu ↑ Landing in open ground

Landing in the ground is carried out at intervals of 30 cm. The distance is respected regardless of the selected planting material.

The hole should be deep enough to accommodate the root of the plant. The earth should cover them completely.

The optimal life span of a periwinkle in one place is 6 years

Further, he begins to lose his beauty. This can be corrected by transplanting it to a new location.

Bushes can be formed in a round shape. To do this, about 25 roots are planted in the hole at once. They will take root, begin to grow, and a lush bush will already form next year.

back to menu ↑ Periwinkle in room conditions

Periwinkles planted in pots and pots require more attention than street counterparts

Requirements for caring for a room instance:

• This plant does not have special requirements for the soil.... It should be well-drained with an admixture of peat. From commercially available substrates, you can use a mixture for geraniums.
• Periwinkle is a moisture-loving flower. You need to water it about every other day, as the substrate dries. At the same time, moisture stagnation should not be allowed. The water spilled from the drainage hole into the sump must be drained. In winter, watering should be less than 1-2 times a week.
• For full development, the air of the room where the flower stands must be humid.... It is good if there is an aquarium next to it. The plant itself must be periodically sprayed, and the leaves should be wiped with a damp cloth.
• The plant does not need much light... Direct sunlight can burn foliage. Lighting should be diffused.
• The temperature is optimal from 18 degrees in winter to 25 degrees in summer.
• Vinca does not like wind and drafts... She especially will not like the winter airings.
• Top dressing is carried out with an interval of 2 weeks... You can use both organic and mineral fertilizers. Of those sold in flower shops, preference is given to a liquid mixture for indoor roses. In winter, the plant has a time of suspended animation. At this time, you do not need to feed him.
• If the tops of the branches are cut off, they will begin to give side shoots.... This will make the shrub lush and more decorative.

In a hanging planter

Signs of inadequate care and how to deal with:

• Leaves turn yellow and dry - this means that the temperature and irrigation regime has not been observed. This is observed when the room temperature is above 25 degrees, and with an insufficient amount of incoming moisture. It is worth correcting the situation, removing the dried leaves and the bush will come to life.
• Buds are not forming or there are very few of them, indicates that the plant is cold, it is standing in a draft, or feeding is not carried out correctly. During flowering, nitrogen supply should be limited. Move the pot to a more comfortable place.
• Buds rise and fall - signals a lack of light and watering. It is necessary to correct the situation and the bush will pick up color.
• The edges of the leaves dry with insufficient air humidification. It is necessary to carry out the spraying procedure more often.

Potted vinca needs replanting

The signal will be the roots peeking out of the drainage holes. It is advisable to select the same soil mixture in which it grew before. When transplanting, the bush can be divided.

back to menu ↑ Features of variegated varieties

The genus of periwinkle has varieties with variegated leaves

Caring for them is different from caring for members of the species with normal foliage.

Care features:

• Variegated varieties love bright lighting. It contributes to the formation of these very spots and blotches. A shrub growing in a shaded area will have normal green foliage.
• Variegated specimens are suitable for growing in pots.
• Variegated representatives of the genus periwinkle have weak frost resistance. They need to be insulated for the winter. Experienced flower growers recommend replanting in pots for the winter and bringing home.

back to menu ↑ Peculiarities of cultivation in Siberia and the Ural region

Vinka in the open field

When growing periwinkle in Siberia and the Ural region, the plant needs the same care as in other areas. However, in a harsh continental climate, it will not survive the harsh winter. Therefore, this perennial plant is grown as an annual.

There are two ways:

1. Every year, sow seeds for seedlings and, when warm weather is established, transplant them to a flower bed. Without seedlings, you will not be able to see flowering. A short summer period is not enough for the bush to gain color. Every year the seeds will need to be sown again.
2. With the onset of cold weather, dig up the bushes and transfer them to pots. Thus, providing him with comfortable conditions for wintering indoors. In the summer, you can transplant it into open ground again.

back to menu ↑ Pests and diseases

Vinca bushes have good resistance to harmful insects and diseases

However, Vinka can be attacked by them.

Diseases:

Rust

• This is a fungal disease. They affect the leaves and stems of the plant. They look like rusty colored bubbles. In the process of development, they enlarge and burst. The inside contains spores that look like a yellow powder.
• They usually appear on the underside of the leaf. Their color changes, in the process of development, from rusty to black.
• The disease causes the death of the affected foliage, and with a strong infection it can destroy the entire plant and spread to neighboring flowers. It sucks moisture out of the shoots. Disrupts metabolism and inhibits photosynthesis.
• To combat the scourge, 1% boric acid, Agrolekar, Propi + and other means are used. You can buy medicines in flower shops, experienced sellers will tell you what is better to buy by symptoms.

Powdery mildew

• This is a common plant disease caused by pathogenic fungi.
• Interesting fact: powdery mildew does not spread to other plant species. If she attacked a periwinkle, then she is not afraid of other flowers. Each fungus affects its own variety.
• It settles on the upper side of the leaves with a white bloom similar to flour. Sometimes it can have a yellowish tint. The fungus penetrates the skin of the leaf and attacks the inner flesh.
• The parasite sucks nutrients out of the plant. The process of photosynthesis is disrupted. The affected areas begin to dry out and die.
• To get rid of the plant from infection, it is necessary to carry out treatments with such means as Gamair, Fitosporin, Raek, Vectra and others. To achieve a greater effect, flower growers recommend changing the means.

Pests:

Periwinkle contains alkaloids that make it toxic... Harmful insects bypass it. An exception is the shield.

Shields

• Small insects that are covered with a wax shield. They stick to the plant and suck the vitality out of it. In a short time, these insects destroy periwinkle bushes. It starts with the leaves falling, gradually the bush dies.
• You can find a pest anywhere: on leaves, shoots, petioles. You can get rid of them mechanically by removing with a cotton pad dipped in soapy water. Or insecticide treatment will help. Processing the results alone will not bring, because the shields protect the pest's eggs, it is imperative to carry out a set of measures.

back to menu ↑ Medicinal properties

Periwinkle is actively used by traditional medicine

It helps to cure many diseases:

• Hypertension
• Dysentery
• Tuberculosis
• Impotence
• Toothache
• Migraine
• Eczema
• Skin diseases
• It stops bleeding
• Treats cancer

For the manufacture of medicines, it is used by pharmacology. On its basis, the anticancer drug Rosevin is produced, which blocks the growth of cancer cells.

Periwinkle contains many alkaloids. One of them, vincamine... It improves blood circulation in the brain, improves memory, relieves headaches. Homeopathic medicines are made on its basis.

Another alkaloid - devinkan, helps with mental disorders and neuralgia.

Periwinkle helps with skin burns, it relieves burning and heals wounds.

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Periwinkle is a poisonous plant, so its use is permissible only under the supervision of an experienced herbalist.

Infusions and decoctions are contraindicated:

• Pregnant women
• Nursing mothers
• Children under 14 years old
• With bradycardia, constipation
• People with increased blood clotting

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Procurement Tips:

• To use wine as a medicine, you need to collect raw materials during the period of active flowering. It falls in May-June.
• Are subject to collection: flowers, leaves, shoots.
• Drying should be done outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• In dry weather without rain, it takes a week to dry.
• Store raw materials in tightly closed glass containers.
• Shelf life is 2 years.

Blank material

There are many recipes with wine, consider some of them.

Decoction recipe to stop bleeding:

• Boil 30 grams of dry periwinkle for 10 minutes.
• Strain.
• Wet a cotton swab.
• Apply to the wound.

Another decoction will help cure diarrhea, bronchitis, tuberculosis, impotence:

• Boil a tablespoon of dry raw materials in a glass of water for 20 minutes.
• Strain.
• Cool down.
• Add another glass of cold, boiled water.
• Take 1/3 cup 3 times a day.
• With angina, they need to gargle.
• Can be used as a lotion for treating skin diseases.

To improve male potency, the following tincture is suitable:

• 100 g dry wine pour 0.5 liters of vodka.
• Insist 2 weeks.
• The infusion must be stirred periodically.
• Take 5 drops in the morning and evening.
• One course is 4 days.
• For greater effect, repeat the course 3 times with an interval of 14 days.

For gargling, with toothache, with asthma, a decoction based on milk helps:

• Boil a glass of milk.
• Add 10 gr. dried periwinkle.
• Cook, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
• Then leave for half an hour.
• Strain.
• Dilute with boiled milk to 200 gr.

For oncology, tinctures are used:

• 50 gr. flowering shoots of periwinkle small insist a week on vodka 500 gr.
• Stir the tincture periodically.
• Take 7 drops 2 times a day with plenty of water.

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Periwinkle people attribute magical qualities

This is due to his enormous vital energy. If the flower is cut and placed in a vase, it will live as long as there is water in the vase.

For Ukrainians, he is a symbol of true love. There are many legends and traditions about the origin of periwinkle:

1. During the invasion of the Tatars, the village was somehow destroyed. The boy and the girl hid in the thicket of the forest. Enemies found them and killed them, a periwinkle grew out of the blood.
2. The man loved the girl very much. After death, he began to ask God to release him to earth. The Almighty returned him in the guise of a flower. And the plant trailed where the foot of his beloved walked. When she died, he grew up on her grave. Therefore, it is also called a burial ground or coffin-grass.

Periwinkle is a symbol of the memory of the departed... It is often planted in cemeteries.

It is believed that by planting periwinkle, people lure happiness and love into their home. Unmarried girls put 2 flowers of wine under the pillow at night, this ceremony was considered to attract grooms. If an annoying boyfriend annoyed him, then in order to discourage him, they put leaves of a plant in men's shoes and put their noses to the road.

During the Inquisition, witches were checked by periwinkle. Before execution, plant leaves were thrown into a hot frying pan. If the sheet bounced, it means that the victim is definitely connected with evil spirits. Imminent death awaited her.

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Growing lashes of periwinkle weave along the ground, capturing territory

Not every plant can survive next to such a neighbor.

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Periwinkle will adorn any garden. His lashes will create a dense carpet on which you can walk barefoot. The plant will not be worse from this, and you will receive a charge of energy through the active points located on the feet. We offer you to watch the video, it shows what kind of carpet the lashes of this magic flower grow. Feedback from our readers is very important for us. If you disagree with these ratings, leave your rating in the comments with the reasoning for your choice. Thank you for your participation. Your opinion will be useful to other users.

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Periwinkle is an unusual plant that has an interesting appearance and is often used to decorate gardens in temperate regions. It is easy to care for this crop, so it is perfect for beginner gardeners who want to decorate their site without a lot of hassle.

Periwinkle is a ground cover plant. This means that its appearance resembles a bright carpet. The plant grows faster than weeds, so it quickly takes up their space and contributes to their death. Because of this feature, periwinkle is often used to get rid of weeds in flower beds and various decorative compositions.

This culture is a perennial evergreen. Even in winter, under the snow, periwinkle leaves retain their freshness and green color. Their surface is smooth and shiny. Flowers are solitary, their shape resembles a funnel. Coloring can be different, lilac, blue and blue variants are common. Currently, there are a large number of varieties that differ in a variety of flower colors.

Vinca varieties

Among the most popular types of periwinkle, the following are of greatest interest:

• large - despite the fact that its height usually does not exceed 25 cm, it is distinguished by large leaves with a very dense and leathery surface. Flowering occurs twice a year, the colors are blue;
• grassy - a variety of plants with small leaves of bright light green color. The flowers, like those of the great periwinkle, are blue. A distinctive feature of this variety is that it does not tolerate frost well, therefore it must be well covered for the winter;
• small Is a perennial periwinkle variety. Flowers have a bluish tint, small size. Leaves in the form of an ellipse, bright green color. Shoots are up to one meter long;
• pink - this variety belongs to indoor. He got the name because of the light pink color of the flowers. Plants have a height of up to sixty centimeters, while the diameter of the flowers does not exceed four centimeters. There is another name for this periwinkle variety - catharanthus;
• variegated - the appearance of such a plant is significantly different from other varieties. Its bushes grow very quickly to the sides. A characteristic feature of this variety is the green color of the leaves with a pale yellow border. Despite its unusual appearance, caring for variegated periwinkle does not differ from other species.

To select a plant variety, you first need to determine where it will be planted. For example, a herbaceous periwinkle is best suited to create an alpine slide. Despite the fact that it is sensitive to low temperatures, compared to other crops, it is less demanding to care for, which favorably distinguishes it from other ornamental plants.

Landing

The best period for transplanting or propagating periwinkle cuttings is early spring. The plant takes root well in various types of soil, so it quickly takes root and takes root in a new place. If you need to plant a flower in the summer, you should choose rainy and cloudy days for this.

Plants grow very quickly to the sides. Therefore, it is necessary to plant several periwinkle bushes at a distance of at least 30 cm from each other.

The best soil for growing any varieties of this crop is the one that has sufficient water permeability and is rich in nutrients, is moderately loosened, and has a neutral acidity.

On such soils, periwinkle takes root best, while its flowers will be bright and lush. But even on poorer types of land, culture grows quite well.

Growing from seeds

Gardeners rarely resort to reproduction of periwinkle seeds, more often the method using cuttings is used.In cases where it is necessary to plant a plant in the first way, a number of rules should be followed:

• sowing seeds is necessary in early spring;
• the depth to which the seeds are immersed should not exceed 2 cm;
• after sowing, the boxes should be covered with a film that does not allow light to pass through;
• the room temperature should be 23 degrees;
• after the appearance of the first shoots, the protection from light can be removed;
• when the second pairs of leaves appear, the seedlings should be dived.

By autumn, when the bushes get stronger, they are planted in open ground. The rules are the same as when transplanting an adult plant, which was mentioned above. When planting seedlings for the winter, they should be covered with heat-shielding material to prevent the death of young shoots.

Plant care

As mentioned earlier, caring for a plant is easy, even a novice gardener can handle it. Periwinkle easily takes root on any type of soil, it is not picky about light. However, it is best for him to choose a place with loamy soil, in which there is a sufficient amount of humus and moisture.

Watering should be given great attention in the first days after planting and until the bush is fully rooted. After that, it is enough for the flower to receive only the moisture that is in the soil. Only during long periods of dry weather should you water the plant with a little water - usually it is sufficient to do this no more than once a week.

Periwinkle is resistant to low temperatures and is able to withstand even the most severe winters. To reduce the likelihood of plant death, it is better to cover it with material that protects it from cold weather for the winter. This will preserve young shoots and prevent the death of the entire bush.

Periwinkle should be periodically fed with organic and mineral fertilizers. This can be replaced by the regular addition of humus mixed with leafy soil to the soil. Another good fertilizer is urea. The best time to feed is when the plant is blooming or budding.

Even the most beautiful varieties of plants, with inadequate care, will not have sufficiently high aesthetic qualities. In order for the periwinkle to bush well and take away beautifully, its shoots should be regularly pinched. This should be done as soon as they appear.

The success of periwinkle cultivation depends little on climatic conditions. The above recommendations for planting and caring for a plant are suitable not only for warm areas, but for regions such as the Urals and Siberia.

Pests and diseases

Periwinkle is rarely affected by various diseases. However, despite its unpretentiousness, with under certain conditions, the plant can get sick. Let's consider the main reasons for the change in the appearance of decorative culture.

When damaged by a scabbard, the plant may dry out. To get rid of the fungus, you should treat the bush with a fungicidal agent. If this does not help, perhaps the reason is a lack of nitrogen and other trace elements. Then it is necessary to feed the plant, and it will recover over time.

In the absence of flowers on periwinkle, the reason may be due to insufficient illumination. For plant growth, partial shade is enough, but flowering is possible only with sufficient sunlight. Flowering may also not occur if there is not enough compost in the soil.

As for pests, the most common cause of plant damage is aphids. To prevent disease, you should treat the bush with soapy water every four weeks.

Use for garden decoration

Periwinkle is well suited for creating a composition in landscape design. The plant can be grown in a flower garden or bed. At the same time, it is often used for alpine slides and for decorating rocky gardens.

The following cultures are best combined with periwinkle:

• primroses;
• irises;
• forget-me-nots;
• hyacinths;
• woodlands and others.

One of the most common uses of periwinkle in landscaping is carpet. To do this, it is necessary to plant the bushes at a distance of about 10-15 centimeters from each other. So that the plants do not interfere with each other, they should be planted in a checkerboard pattern. It will also help prevent soil erosion, and will promote the formation of humus in the soil.

Periwinkle is a beautiful garden plant that is easy to care for. It is suitable for those gardeners who want to decorate their site without making a lot of effort. With the right approach, this culture will be a great addition to any flower garden.

Video tips for growing periwinkle (catharanthus)