Product Description
Vinca major 'Wojo's Gem' PP11809Common Name: large periwinkle, greater periwinkle or blue buttons;
aka Wojo Jem
Zones 7 to 9; tender perennial in zone 6, annual in colder zones.
Full sun to part shade, depending on zone. Filtered light is often best, just morning sun is good, and 'Wojo's Gem' may even tolerate almost full shade.
Plants reach 6 to 14 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide;
mat-forming groundcover with trailing habit.
Space 8 to 12 inches apart.
A sport of 'Maculata', this trailing variegated Vinca has large leaves highlighted by creamy-white centers streaked by deep green edges. Leaves are lance to ovate shaped. Violet-blue, 2-inch spring flowers, with sporadic blooms into autumn.
Best performance in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. In sunny locations, use more humus and water. Trailing stem nodes root as they quickly spread to form an attractive, dense groundcover. Cut back if it is too large for a container or to increase branching. Fairly drought tolerant, once established.
A versatile ground cover to brighten shady areas, Vinca major 'Wojo's Gem' will cover bulbs or prevent erosion on banks. Trailing stems are beautiful cascading down slopes, banks, curbs, walls or in hanging baskets, and window boxes. Plus its pest and disease free.
Ten (10) plants in 4.5 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!
