The clear crisp flowers and glossy green leaves of annual vinca are so perfect you may be tempted to rub them to see if they are real. Annual vinca, occasionally called periwinkle, is not related to the perennial ground cover with the same common name. In fact, annual vinca is native to Madagascar and is prized for its nonstop flower show from early summer till fall. Annual vinca is drought tolerant and requires almost no maintenance to keep it looking terrific. Use it en masse in beds and borders or tuck it into mixed containers with other annual flowers. Annual vinca grows 12 to 18 inches tall and comes in pink, purple, red, white, magenta, and bi-colors. The flowers are also attractive to butterflies. Hardy in zone 10.
The cheery flowers on vinca are accented by glossy green leaves
Several flower color options are available - pink, purple, red, white, magenta - to lend a splash of intensity
A great way to add bold, seasonal color to your container combinations and landscape flower beds
A colorful accent when you plant with other annuals, perennials, grasses and shrubs
Vinca is low maintenance and will continue blooming even without deadheading