Periwinkle 'Variegata', Greater Periwinkle 'Variegata', Bigleaf Periwinkle 'Variegata', Vinca major 'Elegantissima'
Award-winning Vinca major ‘Variegata’ (Big Periwinkle) is an evergreen, mat-forming, subshrub or perennial with long prostrate rooting stems covered with ivory-margined, sea green leaves. Borne on arching shoots over a long season, large violet-blue flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), appear in mid-spring and continue to flower intermittently throughout summer into fall. The long, trailing stems root at the nodes as they go along the ground to form a dense carpet of rich foliage. Excellent for suppressing weeds, this variegated periwinkle is vigorous and makes a lovely groundcover for large expanses of ground. Adds a finish touch to hanging baskets and containers where its cream and green foliage happily dangles on stringy stems.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vinca |
| Common names | Periwinkle |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 8" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vinca |
| Common names | Periwinkle |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 8" - 2' (20cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Traditional Garden |
How many Vinca major ‘Variegata’ (Big Periwinkle) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Vinca major ‘Variegata’ (Big Periwinkle) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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