Common
name: "Vinca Vine"
Latin name: Vinca maculata
Class:
Annual
Growth habit: Trailing
Max height: 6"
Spread: Vines to 6'
Flowers: Summer
Available cultivars: 1 Origin:
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Vinca
maculata
Cultivation:
Vinca maculata is a vigorous plant that's easy to grow, and
undemanding. During the summer it produces small lavender flowers.
Vinca
maculata is generally used in mixed containers, hanging baskets
and window boxes. It is very heat and drought tolerant. Cold hardy to 45
degrees.
Plant Vinca maculat in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil either
in beds or containers. Vinca will perform well in
most any soil type so long as it drains well. Space plants 8"
to 14" apart depending on how quickly you would like the area to
fill in. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid
fertilizer.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Rare.
