Smaller flowers, plants, and foliage can add interest and eye-appeal in the gardening world. Take the vinca for example – a hero of the bedding plant universe that takes the oppressive heat of our summers. They come in many colors ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
The evergreen perennial we will discuss today is the periwinkle or vinca. In addition to its original rose-pink color, periwinkle flower colors range from white, red, purple, apricot and pink to bi-color blooms. They don’t take a freeze ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
A: Thanks for bringing in your sample to the office; you were the second person I saw with an issue on vinca today at our plant clinic. I suspect both of you have the same problem – phytophthora root rot. Vinca love well drained soil, so I ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes