Common
name: "Variegated Vinca Vine"
Latin name: Vinca maculata
Class:
Annual
Growth habit: Trailing vine
Max height: 6"
Spread: Vines 3' to 6'
Flowers: Summer
Available cultivars: 1 Origin:
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Vinca
major 'Variegata'
Cultivation:
Vinca major is also vigorous grower that's easy to keep, and
undemanding. During the summer it produces small lavender flowers.
Vinca major is generally used in mixed containers, hanging baskets
and window boxes. It is very heat and drought tolerant. Cold hardy to 45
degrees.
Don't confuse this plant with Vinca
minor... which is winter hardy here in Colorado.
Plant annual Vinca major 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 want the area to
fill in. Feed monthly with a balanced liquid
fertilizer.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Rare.
