Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Heat-tolerant
Growth Habit
Compact
Bloom Season
Spring
Flavour Profile
Ornamental
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Plant Type
Flowering annual
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
10–15 inches
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
USDA 9–11
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
8–10 inches
Planting Depth
0.5 cm
Growing Conditions
Warm climat
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes vinca a good choice for long-lasting color?
What makes vinca a good choice for long-lasting color?
Its continuous flowering habit helps maintain vibrant displays through warm seasons in borders, containers, and landscape beds.
Can it be planted around mailboxes or driveways?
Can it be planted around mailboxes or driveways?
Yes. Compact plants create colorful accents in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Which flowers pair well with vinca?
Which flowers pair well with vinca?
Zinnias, marigolds, salvia, and angelonia create colorful warm-season combinations.
Does it perform well in mass landscape plantings?
Does it perform well in mass landscape plantings?
Yes. Group planting creates broad areas of uniform seasonal color with a neat appearance.
Can it be used to edge larger flower beds?
Can it be used to edge larger flower beds?
Yes. Its compact habit forms tidy borders around ornamental planting areas.
Do butterflies visit the flowers?
Do butterflies visit the flowers?
The blooms may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.