The gardens of the houses we have lived in have often featured the Greater Periwinkle (Vinca major). It is an attractive flower that appears early in the year and hangs on at the end of the season. Another of its strengths is its ability to grow, flower and make an impact in the shade of shrubs and trees. But, it has one drawback - it spreads relatively easily and finds its way to places where its undoubted charms are not welcome.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10
