Vinca major 'Berriwinkle Mix'

Perrywinkle

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Common Name:

Perrywinkle

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

60 cm

Perrywinkle (Vinca major 'Berriwinkle Mix') - Description

A luscious blend of cherry, grape red, lavender and raspberry blooms with glistening white halos that look just like impatiens both individually and in the way they cover the deep green bushy plants. Full sun essential.

Perrywinkle (Vinca major 'Berriwinkle 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.

Perrywinkle (Vinca major 'Berriwinkle 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.

Perrywinkle (Vinca major 'Berriwinkle 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.

Perrywinkle (Vinca major 'Berriwinkle Mix') - Pest

Leafhoppers, scale insects, and aphids. Other issues include leaf spot and dieback.

Perrywinkle (Vinca major 'Berriwinkle 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.