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3. I need to check into periwinkle if it thrives with low maintenance care

Mon Apr 3, 2017, 09:41 PM

Apr 2017

I love flowers, but have a steep hill and deep shade in most areas. Will periwinkle survive that? Usually mild winters.

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So I am growing clematis up my mailbox post and am getting ready to fertilize [View all] LaydeeBug Apr 2017 OP

Is there a question in there???? dixiegrrrrl Apr 2017 #1

Vinca? radical noodle Apr 2017 #2

I need to check into periwinkle if it thrives with low maintenance care peacebuzzard Apr 2017 #3

If you want ground cover radical noodle Apr 2017 #7

Thanks! Just found this group, in the right season! peacebuzzard Apr 2017 #8

You're quite welcome! radical noodle Apr 2017 #9

wow...thanks for that. nt LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #5

You're welcome! radical noodle Apr 2017 #6

I'm in zone 7b! Previous post suggestion of vinca annuals is sprinkleeninow Apr 2017 #4

I have never planted periwinkle (vinca) and it just started growing peacebuzzard Apr 2017 #11

also, do I stop feeding them when they bloom? LaydeeBug Apr 2017 #14