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Catharanthus Roseus Variegata "Vinca Variegated" 1Liter
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Catharanthus Roseus Variegata "Vinca Variegated" 1Liter
Product Details
Weight: 1.00 kg
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
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