2024年7月19日 · Annual vinca (Catharanthus roseus) is a tropical perennial that is grown as an annual in most regions. The foliage is dark green and leathery and the flowers and foliage resemble impatiens. But rather than being a shade lover, annual vinca is a perfect choice for sunny locations.

2024年7月3日 · Annual vinca is an easy-care plant that needs little attention to flourish. Full sun is best, but annual vincas can handle partial shade as long as there’s good air circulation. Well-draining garden soil enriched with compost is ideal for …

2025年3月11日 · Vinca minor (commonly known as periwinkle) is a tough, low-maintenance, and pest-free vining evergreen perennial with pretty broadleaf foliage and flowers that thrive in the sun or shade. It's useful for providing ground cover and is known for its creeping habit.

Vinca (/ ˈ v ɪ ŋ k ə /; [2] Latin: vincire "to bind, fetter") is an Old World genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, The English name periwinkle is shared with the related genus Catharanthus (and with the mollusc Littorina littorea).

A favorite choice for southern gardens, annual vinca flowers are sun loving and heat tolerant. Typically 8 to 12 inches tall, annual vincas grow well in hanging baskets, containers, beds and borders.

2024年6月21日 · Vinca vines grow just as well in full sun as in the shade and are drought-resistant—a big plus for hands-off gardeners. Variegated vinca makes a lovely and easy-to-care-for indoor plant. When planted outdoors, it's an aggressive spreader.

2023年10月17日 · Vinca, also known as periwinkle, is a versatile and beautiful flowering plant that can add vibrant colors to your garden. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information you …

Common periwinkle (Vinca minor) is an ideal plant for tough spots. It is also called lesser periwinkle or creeping myrtle. Although it prefers rich, slightly moist soil, it tolerates a wide range of conditions, including clay, alkaline soils and drought.

2025年1月16日 · While vinca and periwinkle look similar at first glance, they have distinct differences when it comes to growing habit, uses in the garden and invasiveness. Vinca makes a hardy evergreen ground cover, while annual periwinkle functions well as a flowering bedding plant. Learning to distinguish these two plants will lead to growing success.

Annual vincas are also known as periwinkles and are native to semi-arid regions of Africa, which is why they do well in warmer and drier settings. In addition to having large, brightly colored flowers, vincas also have attractive foliage and are eye-catching even when not in bloom.