Vinca Flower Light Requirements. Another name for vinca is periwinkle but dont let the name fool you. Heat Tolerant Soil Tolerance.
The foliage is offset by a prominent whitish mid-vein and absolutely delightful violet-blue blooms 12-34 inch in early spring that persist sporadically from summer through frost. Full Sun Moisture Requirements. Even though vinca is extremely drought tolerant the plant still prefers a slightly moist well-drained soil.
Some varieties even produce flowers with one color petal and a different color center for a two-toned effect.
If you love the look of impatiens but need a carefree flowering annual that thrives in full sun annual vinca is a great choice. Annual vinca and Vinca species are fairly drought tolerant so water only as needed. Plants Seasonal Color Tags. Perennial vincas Vinca minor V.