Our Favorite Vinca ( Periwinkle )

PacificaXP Cherry Red Halo Vinca is a bright, heat-loving annual known for its rich cherry-red blooms accented by a clean white center. The glossy dark green foliage forms a neat, rounded plant that stays attractive through heat, humidity, and dry summer conditions. This variety brings dependable color to containers, borders, mass plantings, and sunny beds where many other annuals may struggle during the hottest part of the season.

Garden Uses:
Excellent for containers, patio pots, edging, mass plantings, sunny borders, landscape beds, and low-maintenance summer color displays. PacificaXP Cherry Red Halo combines beautifully with white vinca, blue salvia, sweet alyssum, ornamental grasses, portulaca, angelonia, dusty miller, and trailing verbena. Its bold red flowers with white centers give plantings a clean, eye-catching look.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost, as vinca benefits from warm soil and a longer start. Press seeds lightly into the medium and cover, as darkness can aid germination. Keep soil warm and evenly moist, but not soggy. Transplant outdoors only after nights are warm and all danger of frost has passed. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Vinca performs best when allowed to dry slightly between waterings and does not like heavy, wet soil.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: PacificaXP Cherry Red Halo Vinca, Annual Vinca
Height: 10–14 Inches
Spread: 10–12 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Cherry Red with White Eye
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Borders, Edging, Mass Plantings, Patio Pots, Hot Summer Beds
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Mega Bloom Pink Halo Vinca is a vigorous, large-flowered annual that produces an abundance of bright rosy-pink blooms highlighted by a crisp white halo at the center of each flower. Bred for superior landscape performance, the Mega Bloom series combines oversized flowers with glossy deep green foliage and exceptional resistance to heat, humidity, and drought. It provides continuous color from early summer until frost, making it one of the most dependable flowering annuals for sunny gardens.

Garden Uses:
Outstanding for containers, hanging baskets, patio planters, borders, mass plantings, foundation beds, and sunny landscapes. Mega Bloom Pink Halo pairs beautifully with blue salvia, white alyssum, ornamental grasses, angelonia, dusty miller, coleus, lantana, and trailing verbena. The large flowers create bold splashes of color in both formal and informal garden settings.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds on the surface, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination. Maintain warm soil temperatures and consistent moisture until seedlings emerge. Transplant outdoors only after nighttime temperatures remain warm. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, as vinca performs best when not overwatered.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Mega Bloom Pink Halo Vinca
Height: 12–16 Inches
Spread: 12–16 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Bright Pink with White Halo Center
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Patio Pots, Landscape Beds
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Mega Bloom Mix Vinca is a premium annual blend that combines oversized flowers in a brilliant assortment of white, pink, rose, red, lavender, orchid, and bi-colored shades. Developed for outstanding landscape performance, the Mega Bloom series produces exceptionally large blossoms above glossy deep green foliage while thriving in the hottest, sunniest conditions of summer. The compact, well-branched plants bloom continuously from early summer until frost, providing months of carefree color with very little maintenance.

Garden Uses:
Ideal for mass plantings, borders, containers, patio pots, window boxes, landscape beds, foundation plantings, and public landscapes. Mega Bloom Mix creates spectacular displays when planted in large groups and combines beautifully with angelonia, blue salvia, ornamental grasses, coleus, lantana, dusty miller, sweet alyssum, and trailing verbena. The colorful mix offers season-long interest in both formal and informal garden settings.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while maintaining warm soil temperatures. Keep seedlings evenly moist until established. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings, as vinca performs best under moderately dry conditions.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Mega Bloom Mix Vinca
Height: 12–16 Inches
Spread: 12–16 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Colors: White, Pink, Rose, Red, Lavender, Orchid & Bi-Color Mix
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Landscape Beds, Patio Pots
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Cora Magenta Halo XDR Vinca is an outstanding garden performer featuring vivid magenta flowers highlighted by a bright white halo at the center of each bloom. Part of the advanced Cora XDR (eXtreme Disease Resistance) series, this variety was bred to deliver exceptional resistance to aerial Phytophthora while thriving through intense summer heat, humidity, and periods of drought. Its glossy emerald-green foliage remains attractive all season, providing nonstop color from early summer until frost with very little maintenance.

Garden Uses:
Ideal for landscape beds, borders, containers, hanging baskets, patio planters, foundation plantings, and mass displays. Cora Magenta Halo XDR pairs beautifully with white alyssum, blue salvia, angelonia, ornamental grasses, coleus, lantana, dusty miller, and trailing verbena. The vibrant magenta flowers create a striking contrast against silver foliage plants and complement nearly every summer annual.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the final spring frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while maintaining warm soil temperatures. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently above 60°F. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between irrigations. Avoid overly wet soils, which can encourage root diseases even in improved varieties.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Cora Magenta Halo XDR Vinca
Height: 12–16 Inches
Spread: 12–16 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Brilliant Magenta with White Halo Center
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Landscape Beds, Patio Gardens
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Tattoo Raspberry Vinca is a truly distinctive annual featuring rich raspberry-pink flowers accented with dramatic darker veining that creates a hand-painted or airbrushed appearance. Part of the innovative Tattoo series, each bloom displays intricate patterns radiating from the flower's center, giving the plant an artistic look unlike traditional vincas. Combined with glossy dark green foliage and exceptional heat tolerance, Tattoo Raspberry provides striking color from early summer until frost while thriving in the hottest garden conditions.

Garden Uses:
An outstanding choice for containers, patio planters, hanging baskets, borders, mass plantings, landscape beds, and mixed annual displays. Tattoo Raspberry pairs beautifully with white alyssum, silver dusty miller, blue salvia, angelonia, coleus, ornamental grasses, and trailing calibrachoa. The uniquely patterned blooms create eye-catching focal points in both containers and flower beds.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while maintaining warm soil temperatures. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between irrigations. Avoid consistently wet soil for best performance.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Tattoo Raspberry Vinca
Height: 10–14 Inches
Spread: 12–16 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Raspberry Pink with Dark Artistic Veining
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Landscape Beds, Patio Gardens
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Tattoo Tangerine Vinca is one of the most eye-catching members of the innovative Tattoo series, producing glowing tangerine-orange blooms enhanced with dramatic darker veining that creates a hand-painted appearance. Each flower displays intricate shading radiating outward from the center, giving the blooms remarkable depth and character. Combined with glossy emerald-green foliage and outstanding heat tolerance, Tattoo Tangerine delivers vibrant summer color from early summer until frost with very little maintenance.

Garden Uses:
Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, patio planters, borders, mass plantings, landscape beds, and sunny mixed annual gardens. Tattoo Tangerine pairs beautifully with purple angelonia, blue salvia, white alyssum, silver dusty miller, coleus, ornamental grasses, lantana, and trailing calibrachoa. The warm orange tones create spectacular combinations with blue and purple companion flowers.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while maintaining warm soil temperatures. Transplant outdoors only after nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm and all danger of frost has passed. Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Vinca performs best when not overwatered.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Tattoo Tangerine Vinca
Height: 10–14 Inches
Spread: 12–16 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Tangerine Orange with Dark Decorative Veining
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Landscape Beds, Patio Gardens
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Tattoo American Pie Mix Vinca is a remarkable blend of uniquely patterned annual vincas featuring richly colored blooms with artistic veining and dramatic halo effects. The mix includes an exciting assortment of raspberry, blackberry, tangerine, papaya, blueberry, and other warm-toned shades, each accented by the signature "tattooed" markings that make every flower appear hand-painted. Combined with glossy dark green foliage and exceptional heat tolerance, this premium series provides continuous color from early summer until frost while thriving in challenging summer conditions.

Garden Uses:
An outstanding choice for containers, hanging baskets, patio planters, sunny borders, mass plantings, foundation beds, and landscape displays. Tattoo American Pie Mix combines beautifully with angelonia, blue salvia, coleus, ornamental grasses, sweet alyssum, dusty miller, lantana, and trailing verbena. The wide range of warm, vibrant colors creates spectacular mixed plantings with exceptional visual depth.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while maintaining warm soil temperatures. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures consistently remain above 60°F. Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Once established, water moderately and allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Vinca performs best when not overwatered.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Tattoo American Pie Mix Vinca
Height: 10–14 Inches
Spread: 12–16 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Colors: Raspberry, Blackberry, Tangerine, Papaya, Berry Tones & Other Tattoo-Patterned Shades
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Patio Gardens, Landscape Beds
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Jaio Dark Red Vinca is a compact, floriferous annual that produces an abundance of deep velvety red flowers set against glossy emerald-green foliage. Bred for uniform growth and exceptional garden performance, the Jaio series delivers nonstop blooms from early summer until frost while thriving through intense heat, humidity, and dry conditions. Its rich crimson flowers create bold color in containers and landscape beds, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking dependable, low-maintenance beauty throughout the warmest months of the year.

Garden Uses:
Excellent for containers, window boxes, patio planters, borders, edging, mass plantings, foundation beds, and sunny landscape displays. Jaio Dark Red pairs beautifully with white alyssum, silver dusty miller, blue salvia, angelonia, ornamental grasses, coleus, lantana, and trailing verbena. Its rich red flowers provide dramatic contrast against silver or blue companion plants.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the final spring frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and maintain warm soil temperatures during germination, as darkness promotes sprouting. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then allow the soil to dry slightly between irrigations. Avoid excessive moisture, as vinca performs best in well-drained conditions.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Jaio Dark Red Vinca
Height: 10–14 Inches
Spread: 10–14 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Deep Dark Red
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Borders, Mass Plantings, Patio Gardens, Landscape Beds
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Little Bright Eyes Vinca is a charming compact annual that produces crisp white flowers with vivid rosy-red centers set against glossy dark green foliage. This classic color pattern gives the plant a bright, clean appearance that stands out beautifully in containers, borders, and summer bedding displays. Tough, heat-loving, and easy to maintain, Little Bright Eyes provides steady color from early summer until frost, even during hot weather when many other annuals begin to fade.

Garden Uses:
Excellent for containers, window boxes, patio pots, edging, borders, mass plantings, foundation beds, and low-maintenance summer landscapes. Little Bright Eyes pairs beautifully with red salvia, blue angelonia, sweet alyssum, dusty miller, coleus, ornamental grasses, portulaca, and trailing verbena. Its white flowers with bright centers create a fresh, cheerful look that works well in both formal and informal plantings.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while keeping the soil warm and evenly moist. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overly wet soil, as vinca prefers good drainage.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Little Bright Eyes Vinca, Annual Vinca
Height: 8–12 Inches
Spread: 8–12 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: White with Rosy-Red Eye
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Edging, Borders, Mass Plantings, Patio Pots, Landscape Beds
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Dwarf Little Delicata Vinca is a compact, softly colored annual valued for its delicate pastel pink flowers and glossy green foliage. Its neat, dwarf habit makes it especially useful for containers, edging, window boxes, and small garden spaces where a tidy plant with continuous summer bloom is needed. The gentle pink blossoms give plantings a refined, airy look while still providing the toughness and heat tolerance that makes annual vinca such a dependable warm-season flower.

Garden Uses:
Excellent for containers, patio pots, edging, low borders, window boxes, mass plantings, and small-space gardens. Dwarf Little Delicata pairs beautifully with white alyssum, blue salvia, dusty miller, lavender angelonia, coleus, ornamental grasses, portulaca, and trailing verbena. Its soft color is especially nice in pastel gardens and mixed summer containers.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while keeping the soil warm and evenly moist. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nights remain warm. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid heavy, wet soil, as vinca performs best with good drainage.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Dwarf Little Delicata Vinca
Height: 8–12 Inches
Spread: 8–12 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Soft Pastel Pink
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Edging, Window Boxes, Borders, Patio Pots, Mass Plantings
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Pacifica XP Icy Pink Vinca is a soft, elegant annual that produces masses of pale pink flowers with a deeper rosy-pink center, all set above glossy dark green foliage. Part of the dependable Pacifica XP series, this variety is bred for uniform growth, early flowering, and excellent performance in hot summer landscapes. Its gentle pastel coloring gives containers, borders, and mass plantings a cool, refined look while still providing the rugged heat and drought tolerance that annual vinca is known for.

Garden Uses:
Excellent for containers, patio pots, window boxes, edging, borders, mass plantings, foundation beds, and sunny landscape displays. Pacifica XP Icy Pink pairs beautifully with white alyssum, lavender angelonia, blue salvia, dusty miller, coleus, ornamental grasses, portulaca, and trailing verbena. Its soft pink flowers are especially useful in pastel gardens and mixed summer containers.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while keeping the soil warm and evenly moist. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid heavy, wet soil, as vinca performs best with good drainage.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Pacifica XP Icy Pink Vinca
Height: 10–14 Inches
Spread: 10–12 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Pale Icy Pink with Rosy Center
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Edging, Borders, Mass Plantings, Patio Pots, Landscape Beds
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Cora Cascade Violet Vinca is a vigorous trailing annual that produces a continuous display of rich violet-purple flowers cascading gracefully over the edges of containers, hanging baskets, and raised planters. Part of the award-winning Cora Cascade series, this variety combines exceptional heat tolerance with improved resistance to aerial Phytophthora disease, making it one of the most dependable spreading vincas for long-lasting summer color. Its glossy dark green foliage forms a dense carpet beneath the brilliant blooms, creating a beautiful waterfall effect from early summer until frost.

Garden Uses:
Perfect for hanging baskets, patio containers, window boxes, raised planters, retaining walls, combination planters, and sunny landscape beds. Cora Cascade Violet pairs beautifully with white alyssum, silver dichondra, trailing verbena, calibrachoa, sweet potato vine, angelonia, and ornamental grasses. It also serves as an attractive flowering groundcover in warm climates.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while maintaining warm soil temperatures. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm. Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly until plants are established, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid consistently wet soils for optimum health and flowering.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Cora Cascade Violet Vinca
Height: 6–10 Inches
Spread: 24–36 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Rich Violet Purple
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Hanging Baskets, Containers, Window Boxes, Groundcover, Landscape Beds, Retaining Walls
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees

Victory Blue Vinca is a compact, colorful annual that produces bright violet-blue to periwinkle-blue flowers with clean white centers above glossy green foliage. This attractive bedding plant brings a cool, refreshing color to summer gardens while maintaining the toughness and heat tolerance that annual vinca is famous for. Its neat growth habit and steady bloom make it ideal for containers, edging, patio pots, and mass plantings where dependable color is needed from early summer until frost.

Garden Uses:
Excellent for containers, patio pots, edging, borders, window boxes, mass plantings, foundation beds, and sunny landscape displays. Victory Blue Vinca pairs beautifully with white alyssum, silver dusty miller, yellow marigolds, pink vinca, angelonia, salvia, ornamental grasses, and trailing verbena. The cool blue-purple flowers provide excellent contrast with warm-colored annuals.

Growing Information:
Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow shallowly, cover lightly, and provide darkness during germination while keeping the soil warm and evenly moist. Transplant outdoors only after all danger of frost has passed and nighttime temperatures remain consistently warm. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid heavy, wet soil, as vinca prefers excellent drainage.

Quick Facts:
Type: Tender Annual
Botanical Name: Catharanthus roseus
Common Name: Victory Blue Vinca, Periwinkle
Height: 10–14 Inches
Spread: 10–14 Inches
Light: Full Sun
Bloom Time: Early Summer Until Frost
Flower Color: Violet-Blue to Periwinkle-Blue with White Eye
Soil: Well-Drained
Water: Low to Moderate Once Established
Uses: Containers, Edging, Borders, Mass Plantings, Patio Pots, Landscape Beds
Attracts: Butterflies & Occasional Bees