Vinca Cora XDR Punch

Vinca (Periwinkle)  VIN-ka

Cora XDR Punch: The XDR in Cora XDR Punch Vinca stands for Xtreme Disease Resistance to 10 strains of ‘sudden death’ (aerial Phytophthora) that threaten Vincas in hot, humid climates. Spreading mounds of glossy green leaves support masses of rich rose colored flowers. Plant Cora XDR Punch Vinca in hanging baskets, patio pots, and garden beds for continuous color from late spring until fall.

Full Sun

Height: 12-16”/Spread: 12-16″        

Summer – Fall

Size Available: 1 Gallon

Vinca Cora XDR Punch

Description

Vinca (Periwinkle)   VIN-ka

Upright vinca, also known as Madagascar periwinkle, is a flowering annual plant that grows upright and can add color and elegance to your garden.

  • Appearance: Upright vinca plants have large, brightly colored flowers and attractive foliage. The flowers are often pinwheel-shaped and come in shades of red, pink, lavender, and white. 
  • Size: Upright vinca plants can grow to be 1–2 feet tall, depending on the variety. 
  • Growth: Upright vinca plants grow quickly and are annuals. 
  • Bloom time: Upright vinca plants bloom from late spring to late summer. 
  • Uses: Upright vinca plants are ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets. They can also be used to control soil erosion on slopes. 
  • Hardiness: Upright vinca plants are annual plants that are heat- and drought-tolerant, and can thrive in a wide range of conditions. They are also deer and rabbit resistant. 
  • Maintenance: Upright vinca plants are low maintenance and easy to grow. They should be watered well during droughts, and a balanced fertilizer applied in the spring can encourage optimal growth.