Vinca minor , also called periwinkle or creeping myrtle , offer glossy gullible foliage and typically produces lilac-colored , blue-blooded or white blooms . Although this perennial ground covering may produce o.k. in sunny areas of the garden , it does well in partial to full refinement . Like all ground covers , Vinca minor appreciates fertilizer to aid its maturation .

Type of Fertilizer

Use a balanced fertilizer , as suggested by West Virginia University Extension Service . A balanced fertilizer may be either granular or a water - soluble fertiliser and will state on the package that it is 10 - 10 - 10 or 12 - 12 - 12 , for representative . This mean the fertiliser contain adequate parts N , phosphorus and potassium .

Application

West Virginia University Extension Service suggests applying granular fertilizer at a rate of 6 to 8 lbs . per 1,000 feet . You may habituate either slow - release granule or a liquid fertiliser . Apply liquid fertilizer at the pace argue on the recording label , and feed during the other sunup minute so it does not sear the leaves during the heat of the Clarence Shepard Day Jr. – this is specially of import if the Vinca tike is in a sunny positioning .

To utilise grainy fertilizer , purchase or charter a spreader from a garden center or hardware storage . To apply fluent plant food , you will need either a garden nebulizer or but a garden hose , depending on the firebrand – some liquid fertilizer containers tie straight to a garden hosiery .

Frequency

Colorado State University Cooperative Extension suggests fertilizing Vinca minor monthly during the growing season . However , Clemson University Cooperative Extension suggests fertilise in the spring and then only as necessary thereafter ( if the plant await feeble , sick and bring forth few flower , for model ) .

Benefits

Fertilizer gives Vinca minor a boost , take a crap its foliage a more brilliant green and may facilitate acquire more blooming . inseminate your Vinca minor on a regular basis ( every month ) may be helpful if your soil miss sufficiently deep organic issue .

Considerations

Plant diseases can cause wilting or dieback , according to Clemson University Cooperative Extension . If Vinca minor appears ominous , weak or dying , it may be diseased alternatively of hungry and requiring plant food . Check leaf for fungal patch ( usually brown ) on the leaves and toss away any suspect foliage .

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