Annual
Annual Vinca
Catharanthus roseus
Traits
Varieties We Carry
Cora XDR Deep StrawberryCatharanthus roseusCora XDR MagentaCatharanthus roseusCora XDR MixCatharanthus roseus
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
3 galFrom$19.95
From$16.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 19.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size7-24 inches × 10-18 inches
About Annual Vinca
Annual Vinca (Catharanthus roseus), also known as Madagascar Periwinkle, is a heat-loving tropical annual producing a profusion of flat, five-petaled flowers in shades of pink, red, white, and purple throughout the warm season. Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and hot conditions where many other annuals struggle. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Annual Vinca demands full sun in NE Florida and excels in the region's intense summer heat. It performs poorly in shade, becoming leggy with reduced flowering. Ideal for hot, sunny beds, borders, and containers.
Water
Drought-tolerant once established, making it well-suited to NE Florida's dry periods. Water moderately during establishment; thereafter, rainfall is often sufficient except in extended dry spells. Avoid overwatering and soggy soil, which promotes root rot and aerial Phytophthora blight — a serious disease in Florida's humid summers.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in NE Florida's well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Use disease-resistant series (Cora or Nirvana) to combat Florida's Phytophthora blight. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer at planting; avoid excessive nitrogen, which increases disease susceptibility.
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Common questions
Is Annual Vinca a good plant for St. Augustine?
Annual Vinca is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 7-24 inches × 10-18 inches.