Catharanthus Roseus Variegata "Vinca Variegated" 1Liter

Vinca Variegated

Botanical Name

Catharanthus roseus ‘Variegata’

Common Names

• Madagascar Periwinkle
• Vinca
• Variegated Vinca

Product Description

Vinca Variegated is a low-maintenance, evergreen perennial known for its attractive green-and-white variegated foliage and bright, star-shaped flowers that bloom in shades of pink, white, or red. Its spreading, bushy habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, mass plantings, and groundcover. This plant is drought-tolerant, heat-hardy, and fast-growing, making it perfect for low-maintenance South African gardens.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 20–40 cm
• Spread: ± 40–60 cm
• Growth habit: Bushy, spreading, and low-growing

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Bright sunlight encourages the best flowering; can tolerate some shade.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Performs best in sandy, loamy soils; avoid waterlogged areas.
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during establishment.
• Climate:
  • Suitable for most South African climates
  • Performs well in coastal, inland, and subtropical regions; tolerates mild frost
• Maintenance: Low
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms
  • Trim lightly to maintain a neat shape

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring to early summer
• Active Growing Season: Spring through autumn
• Flowering Season: Spring to late summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen in frost-free climates
  • Attractive foliage and continuous blooms enhance borders, containers, and groundcover areas
  • Excellent for mass plantings for a colourful, low-maintenance display