Annual Vinca
Catharanthus roseus
Traits
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Sep 14, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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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
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.
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.
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.