Annual Periwinkle - Upright Flowering Vinca Mix

Ed's Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Vinca minor
• Common Name: Flowering periwinkle, flowering vinca, Vinca Flower, Upright Vinca
• Family: Apocynaceae
• Native Range: Southwest Asia
• Plant Type: Annual

Ed's Care Guide

• Care: Easy
• Light: Moderate to Bright, will bloom best in full sun
• Water: Keep on the drier side to prevent powdery milder
• Humidity: All levels are acceptable
• Temperature: 55-85F will not tolerate a hard freeze
• Pruning: Prune vines to keep in control when needed
• Feeding: Fertilize every three weeks during the warmer months with blossom-boosting fertilizer
• Propagation: Not recommended
• Pests: Few if any
• Toxicity: May cause a tummy ache in pets if a large amount is consumed