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  1. Fat Controller

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    Apparently this is growing down a local river path - not my photo, and I'm afraid I don't know any more about it, but intrigued as to what it is?

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    Hello

    Vinca Minor?

    Kevin
     
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      Agree with Kevin, a Vinca. Depending on the size, minor or major. Minor has fingerprint sized flowers, major is the notorious escapee artist taking over the planet.

      I have Vinca minor Illuminata, a delightful evegreen creeper. :)
       
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        Just a Tip, if you are using Microsoft Edge.

        If you Right Click on a Photo and Select 'Visual Search' it Opens a Window with Matching Photos.

        Makes Identifying Plants very Easy :)

        Hope this Helps.

        Kevin
         
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          Probably a good tip @Kevin Cowans but I'm so cross with Microsoft I refuse to go near their edge!
           
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            Thank you! It struck me as such a pretty wee thing but not one I recall seeing before - apparently it is thriving down near the Amazon Studios in Shepperton.

            I don't use Edge (except where I am forced to for some things on work PC) - aside from the fact that Microsoft are a hateful company, I simply don't like Edge. Brave is my browser of choice
             
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            Hello @Fat Controller

            Very True about Microsoft, however.....

            If everyone started Buying and Using Products from only Well Meaning Companies we would never have anything.

            Just My Opinion.

            Kevin
             
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              pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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              Must admit I find these plant ID on internet a bit boring.
              It cuts down conversation and interest from others,much nicer if you can ask and get a reply from someone.
              I'd only use an ID site for something that has stumped everyone.:smile:
               
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                Hello @pete

                True

                But, Me being Me and all, well.....

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                  I agree with pete 100%.

                  Below are images to show difference between Vinca minor and Vinca major.


                  Left is Vinca minor. Right is Vinca major.
                  VINCA MAJOR RIGHT VINCA MINOR LEFT 04-06-2019 11-22-21.JPG

                  Top is Vinca major. Bottom Vinca minor.
                  VINCA MAJOR TOP VINCA MINOR BOTTOM 04-06-2019 11-20-36.JPG


                  Vinca major showing hairy leaf edges.
                  VINCA MAJOR 04-06-2019 11-18-44.JPG

                  Below is Vinca minor illumination as mentioned by Selleri,

                  Vinca minor 'Illumination' (v) | lesser periwinkle 'Illumination' Herbaceous Perennial/RHS

                  VINCA MINOR ILLUMINATION 19-05-2025 09-44-06.JPG VINCA MINOR ILLUMINATION 19-05-2025 09-44-42.JPG VINCA MINOR ILLUMINATION 19-05-2025 09-44-29.JPG
                   
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                    I stole a cutting of V. major from a service station back in the 80s, its still around despite me pulling it out from time to time, its not as bad as it is often stated though.
                     
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                      I keep Vincas in pots, they can become problematic in the ground. They look nice in hanging baskets :smile:
                       
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