Vinca major 'Picotees Mix'
Bigleaf Periwinkle
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Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca major 'Picotees Mix') - Description
A robust new Vinca in an exciting blend of soothing colors - pink, burgundy, lavender and white. The flowers are two-toned, a darker shade strongly blushed over a paler one. Each flower has a bright white eye. The overall effect is a cool blanket of color. In Burpee's Fordhook gardens, this vinca bloomed non-stop through record heat and drought. Height 10-12". Annual. Grows best in full sun.
Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca major 'Picotees Mix') - Blooming
Flowers in early spring. The flowers are shaped like pinwheels, which is indicative of its plant family, Apocynaceae. Vinca blooms best when grown in full sun.
Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca major 'Picotees Mix') - Growth
Evergreen subshrubs and herbaceous perennials. Periwinkles generally grow prostrate along the ground and will root when the stems touch soil. Very useful as a ground cover or even to root a hillside to prevent excessive soil erosion. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Vinca may exhibit weed-like behavior.
Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca major 'Picotees Mix') - Planting
Plant the dwarf species (V. minor) 1 1/2 ft. apart. Plant the larger species (V. major) 2 1/2 ft. apart. Can also propagate from semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by division in early spring or late fall.
Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca major 'Picotees Mix') - Pest
Leafhoppers, scale insects, and aphids. Other issues include leaf spot and dieback.
Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca major 'Picotees Mix') - Interesting facts
Vinca is native to the woodlands of Europe, Northern Africa, and Central Asia. All parts of Vinca can cause stomach discomfort upon consumption.
Bigleaf Periwinkle (Vinca major 'Picotees Mix') - Soil and irrigation
Does fine in any soil, but you should avoid extremely dry soil.
