6 Variegated VINCA VINE Ground Cover Plants 8″-12″ Live Starter Plants!! Wow!
ABOUT: Variegated Vinca goes by many names. Known as ‘bigleaf periwinkle’ (Vinca major ‘Variegata’), it’s a variegated form of Vinca major, or ‘greater periwinkle’. These vinca vines have big leaves with a distinctive appearance. The “variegated” part of this cultivar’s name means that the leaves of the plant exhibit markings of different colors. The leaves have central patches of deep green, edged in white and varying shades of light green. These patches look like brush strokes painted across the leaf’s surface and are stunning.In addition to their year-round leaves, vinca vines also bloom. Small lavender, blue, or purple flowers appear on the vine in early to late spring. The flowers are shaped like pinwheels and have five petals each. DESCRIPTION:Vinca major ‘Variegata’ (18)ct FlatCommon names: Variegated Big Leaf Periwinkle, greater periwinkleHardiness Zone: 5-9Full Sun to ShadePrefers Part Shade to Shade in Southern ZonesSemi-Evergreen in Northern zonesTolerates most soil conditionsVinca major ‘Variegata’ is a low-growing, quick spreading, semi-evergreen plant that can reach a height of 12-18 inches. It has variegated dark green leaves with creamy white margins and lilac-blue flowers that bloom in spring and summer. The flowers are about 1 to 2 inches in diameter and have a sweet fragrance.Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Once established Vinca is drought-tolerant and can withstand hot, dry conditions. Vinca major is also deer-resistant and pest-resistant.
