Photo of Vinca major 'Variegata' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Vinca major 'Variegata'

Also Known As

  • Vinca major 'Elegantissima'
  • Vinca major variegata
  • Periwinkle
  • Variegated Common Myrtle
  • Variegated Periwinkle

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Vinca major 'Variegata' plant details

Vinca major 'Variegata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vinca major 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vinca major 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An attractive large leafed variegated form, Dick brought us this years ago and somehow we never got around to propagating it, not that it needs any help, it is currently trying to eat greenhouse 2, on the other hand it is a dead easy groundcover and perhaps less aggressive than vinca minor. ZONE 6
Larger leaves than the common vinca and with a lovely marbled variegation.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Vinca major 'Variegata' plant

How to Grow Vinca major 'Variegata'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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