Product Description
Vinca major 'Variegata' Ten (10) plants
a/k/a Periwinkle, Big Leaf Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle
Zone: 4 to 9.
Sun to Shade. Prefers moderate to dense shade in southern zones and tolerates sun in northern zones.
Mature size: 8 to 18 inches height; fast spreading, vine-like growth.
Bring a touch of elegance and vibrancy to your garden with Vinca major 'Variegata'! This vigorous, evergreen groundcover, also known as Variegated Bigleaf Periwinkle, adds sophistication to shady areas with its attractive foliage and charming blooms.
'Variegata' boasts glossy, dark green leaves adorned with creamy white margins. This striking variegation creates a luminous effect, brightening shady corners and adding visual interest to borders, containers, and hanging baskets.
In spring and summer, delicate lavender-blue flowers emerge, adding a whimsical touch to the already attractive foliage. These charming blooms, though not as prolific as some other varieties, provide a lovely contrast to the variegated leaves.
This Vinca is a vigorous grower, quickly forming a dense, weed-suppressing mat that requires minimal maintenance. It is perfect for filling in gaps, stabilizing slopes, or creating a lush carpet under trees and shrubs.
'Variegata' thrives in shade to partial shade, making it an ideal choice for areas with limited sunlight. It is also adaptable to various soil types and moisture levels, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of garden conditions.
This versatile groundcover is a valuable addition to any shade garden. Use it to brighten borders, add elegance to containers, spill over walls, create a lush carpet under trees and shrubs, or even as a trailing accent in hanging baskets.
- Variegated Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves with creamy white margins.
- Lavender-Blue Flowers: Charming blooms add a touch of color.
- Vigorous Growth: Quickly forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat.
- Shade Tolerance: Thrives in low-light conditions.
- Adaptable: Tolerates various soil types and moisture levels.
- Versatile Applications: Suitable for groundcover, borders, containers, and more.
- Hardiness Zones: 7-9
- Mature Height: 6-18 inches
- Spread: Indefinite, spreading by rooting stems
- Sunlight: Shade to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate moisture
Add a touch of elegance and vibrancy to your shade garden with the captivating beauty of Vinca major 'Variegata'!
Ten (10) plants in 4-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
