Family: Apocynaceae

Scientific Name: Vinca major Variegated

Common Name: Vinca, Periwinkle

DescriptionA popular variegated vine used in hanging baskets and patio pots. Grown as an annual in colder climates but is a perennial in zones 7-9.
Pronunciation(VING-kuh)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Groundcovers and vines
Hardiness Zone7-9
SunlightFull sun to shade, probably best color is half way in between the two extremes. In full hot sun the color tends to fade.
Moistureevenly moist
Soil & Siteaverage
Growing Mediaaverage patio
TemperatureListed as zone 7-9 but has over wintered for me on occasion in zone #5.
FlowersPlants that I have brought into the house and grown in a cool bright window have produced 5 petaled flowers. I have never had it bloom during the summer in zone #5.
LeavesA rapid growing vine with green variegated foliage.
Dimensionseasily can reach 3 feet in one growing season
MaintenancePruning to control the length and to encourage side branching producing a fuller plant.
Propagationcuttings or division
Notes & Reference#76-Annuals for Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson)
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