Plant Encyclopedia: Annual Vinca

Must Know Plant Care Tips: Annual vinca can be trailing or trained upright. Trailing looks great in containers or hanging baskets. In gardens, upright trained vincas can make a big color impact without much maintenance. Annual vinca thrives in summer’s heat. With good air circulation, some shade is okay. Without good air movement, fungus may develop.

Plant Problem Solver: As mentioned, annual vinca is great for containers and can spill over the side for a lovely look. The sap from vinca is actually poisonous, so keep the plants away from pets and small children. However, vinca also produces cancer-killing compounds. They can be started from seed with good heat, and also propagated from cuttings with high humidity and heat from the bottom.

Pretty Pairings: Complementary companions for annual vinca include angelonia, verbena, and geraniums.